Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Travel back to the year one man ruled the tennis world. In this clip from Greatest Sports Legends, host Reggie Jackson sits down with the legendary Bobby Riggs to discuss his meteoric rise to the top of the sport. The episode was produced in 1977, for Season 4.
Long before he became a household name for his high-profile exhibition matches, Bobby Riggs was a powerhouse amateur. He reflects on his incredible 1939 season—a year where, at just 21 years old, he captured the singles titles at both Wimbledon and the U.S. National Championships (now the U.S. Open), and reached the finals of the French Championships. This unparalleled run solidified his status as the World No. 1 amateur and set the stage for him to become the World No. 1 professional in 1946 and 1947.
Hear Riggs himself break down the skill, strategy, and confidence it took to dominate the international stage during one of tennis's most competitive eras.
If you love exploring the history of the game and hearing from the icons who defined it, make sure to hit that subscribe button for more from Greatest Sports Legends!
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Travel back to the year one man ruled the tennis world. In this clip from Greatest Sports Legends, host Reggie Jackson sits down with the legendary Bobby Riggs to discuss his meteoric rise to the top of the sport. The episode was produced in 1977, for Season 4.
Long before he became a household name for his high-profile exhibition matches, Bobby Riggs was a powerhouse amateur. He reflects on his incredible 1939 season—a year where, at just 21 years old, he captured the singles titles at both Wimbledon and the U.S. National Championships (now the U.S. Open), and reached the finals of the French Championships. This unparalleled run solidified his status as the World No. 1 amateur and set the stage for him to become the World No. 1 professional in 1946 and 1947.
Hear Riggs himself break down the skill, strategy, and confidence it took to dominate the international stage during one of tennis's most competitive eras.
If you love exploring the history of the game and hearing from the icons who defined it, make sure to hit that subscribe button for more from Greatest Sports Legends!
#sports #sportstiktok #gsl #bobbyriggs #reggiejackson #sportslegends #1977 #tennis #tennistiktok #usopen #wimbledon #frenchopen #tennislegends #billiejeanking #battleofthesexes
