This sensational story now comes to film, with Emma Stone coming fresh off her Oscar win to star as King, with Steve Carell taking on the role of Riggs.
What happens when a tennis match victory comes to represent so much more than immediate glory?
Billed ‘The Battle of the Sexes’, Riggs vs. King sparked a national debate and become a surprisingly important spark in the burgeoning feminist movement.
Yet, its prime award season placement also make it an early Oscar contender, particularly in the acting categories.