I’m not defending what she’s done publicly but we are in a world of hurt as a nation if political correctness trumps that.”Australian comedian and host of Triple M Sydney’s breakfast program Lawrence Mooney said Court’s attitude towards gay people has no place in society.“They shouldn’t bring all that (her anti-gay marriage comments) into my tennis.”“You can’t just not acknowledge what she has achieved in tennis.”“They brought Rod in from America. If they think I’m just going to turn up, I don’t think that is right. Margaret Court, née Margaret Smith, (born July 16, 1942, Albury, New South Wales, Australia), Australian tennis player who dominated women’s competition in the 1960s.
“He said on that the game is inclusive, and Israel’s comments aren’t inclusive.Speaking on 5AA radio in Adelaide, former AFL star Stephen Rowe said: “Margaret hasn’t returned to the Aussie Open since being chastised out of the game — and she was — for her Christian beliefs. Comedian Lawrence Mooney has lashed out at Aussie tennis legend Margaret Court after she found herself back in the headlines today. Martina Navratilova and John McEnroe paraded a banner bearing the name “Evonne Goolagong Arena” around Margaret Court Arena at …
If they are not going to do that, I don’t really want to come.”Well-known Australian entertainment reporter Peter Ford tweeted: “Disturbing start to the day when I wake up agreeing with Margaret Court.”Legends discuss the big issues in sport. Of course, she can be criticised for her statements off court, but her achievements on court are unparalleled and should be celebrated. She won many doubles titles, including U.S. Open mixed doubles in 1969 and 1970.\r\n Access the world’s original book of answers. Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.Smith first attracted attention after winning the Australian Open singles title in 1960. She should be feted as a tennis legend.
I would hope they would pay my way to come like they paid for his, and honour me. “And if you’re homophobic there’s no space for you in public life.“Margaret Court needs to stop discriminating against people.”“Margaret Court’s opinions on same sex marriage and sexuality are abhorrent and she should be hounded out of the sport until she falls into line.Court doubled down later today on Nine News. Episode 36. She won 66 Grand Slam championships, more than any other woman, and in 1970 became the second woman (after Maureen Connolly in 1953) to win the Grand Slam of tennis singles: Wimbledon, … (She) hasn’t returned to her court since the same sex marriage debate. Source: Unibet“It’s absolutely abhorrent.“I don’t feel any of that should be brought into my tennis career,” Court said. She retired after marrying Barrymore Court in 1967 but returned to competition shortly afterward. “It was a different phase of my life from where I am now and if we are not big enough as a nation and a game to face those challenges there is something wrong.” Our three-volume, first edition book is now available online through your Britannica Premium membership.\r\n We can’t do that, can we?Court won all four majors in 1970 and finished her career with 24 grand slam singles titles — the most in history — but has sparked controversy in recent years with her outspoken opposition to same-sex marriage.The 77-year-old has been hounded for her views with plenty demanding the court honouring her at Melbourne Park have its name changed.Tennis icon Margaret Court has once again divided opinion after calling on Tennis Australia (TA) to show her the same respect as Rod Laver when celebrating the 50th anniversary of her Grand Slam next year.In reference to her threat not to attend the Australian Open if she doesn’t receive the same treatment as Laver, Fox Sports journalist Mark Gottlieb wrote on Twitter: “Margaret Court cancel culture-ing herself is a very good outcome here.”Comedian Lawrence Mooney has lashed out at Aussie tennis legend Margaret Court after she found herself back in the headlines today.Steinfort added: “We acknowledge her tennis record but we also acknowledge the abhorrent nature of a lot of things she’s had to say over the years.”Court’s call sparked plenty of debate in Australia.Channel 7 reporter Nick McCallum tweeted: “Margaret Court is right. James Matthey @jamesmatthey news.com.au November 7, 2019 12:18pm I reckon that’s sad and wrong — there’s got to be a solution somewhere for that to be celebrated.“You’ve got to tip your hat to the amazing achievements that she has reached in tennis. It was a part of my life that I loved and enjoyed,” she said.“I don’t agree with them (Court’s views) but she’s not a criminal, she has every right to hold those views.“Her polarising views on same sex marriage have nothing to do with what she achieved on the court,” Caldwell said.