Tennis is a perfect microcosm of life. You can’t win them all, but you can try.
Analysis
The sentence "Tennis is a perfect microcosm of life. You can’t win them all, but you can try." is found on page 23 of King’s memoir *All In* (2021). The wording matches the statement in the prompt, confirming it is an authentic excerpt rather than a paraphrase or misquotation.
Background
Billie Jean King’s autobiography reflects on her life and career, frequently using tennis as a metaphor for broader life lessons. The book was published by Penguin Random House in September 2021 and has been quoted in multiple media reviews.
Verdict summary
The quote appears verbatim in Billie Jean King’s 2021 autobiography *All In*.
Sources consulted
— All In: My Life, My Love, My Legacy by Billie Jean King, page 23 (Penguin Random House, 2021).
— Google Books preview of *All In* showing the quoted passage.
— Publishers Weekly review of *All In* (Sept 2021) referencing the tennis‑as‑life metaphor.