^Lot 1644 Bobby Riggs

International Tennis Hall of Famer (1918-1995) who was ranked Number 1 in the world for three years. After being mostly forgotten for many years, he gained far more fame in 1973 at challenge matches against two of the top female players in the world. ‘The Battle of the Sexes’ match against Billie Jean King was one of the most famous tennis events of all time. Official Wilson Jack Kramer model tennis racquet signed in black felt tip on the handle. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Riggs’s daughter Dorothy.