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Rafael Nadal vs Billie Jean King
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Rafael Nadal Spain · 1986– 56% · #3 in the world
- Billie Jean King United States · 1943– 44% · #6 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Rafael Nadal over Billie Jean King, 56% to 44%. Rafael Nadal is #3 of the 120 tennis players in the world ranking, and #1 of the 7 from Spain. Billie Jean King is #6, and #2 of the 35 from the United States.
Side by side
| Rafael Nadal | Billie Jean King | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #3 | #6 |
| Country | Spain | United States |
| Born | 1986 | 1943 |
| Grand Slam titles | 22 | 12 |