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Wimbledon: Greatest Singles Finals

9. Court Beats King, July 3, 1970

9. Court Beats King, July 3, 1970

Australian Margaret Court accepts the championship trophy from Princess Margaret after defeating Billie Jean King 14-12, 11-9. At 2 hours and 28 minutes, it was at the time the longest women's final in the history of Wimbledon.

In this photo: Margaret Court, Princess Margaret,

Photo: Douglas Miller/Getty Images

Jul 03, 1970