Billie Jean King describing how she changed her plan even before the match started against Bobby Riggs in the famous "Battle of the Sexes" match:
"Initially, I had planned to play an aggressive, serve and volley game against Bobby (who was 26 years her senior). I knew I was in great shape, but I did not know what kind of shape he was in. I changed my strategy on the spot. Instead of ending points quickly, I would get him into long rallies, back and forth, early in the match, still going to the net when it made sense, but wearing him out. I visualized that for a second or two, then said to myself: That's it. Do it."
"If after 5 or 6 long points, Bobby wasn't tired, I would have to re-assess the situation. I trusted my instincts and it worked beautifully. He did get tired."
6-4, 6-3, 6-3, King won in straight sets.
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