Court's Grand Slam anniversary clouded by remarks on same-sex marriage | IOL

MELBOURNE – The Australian Open will mark the 50th anniversary of Margaret Court's calendar Grand Slam on Monday but the ceremony is expected to be muted amid criticism of the 77-year-old's views on same-sex marriage.

Tennis Australia , the sport's national governing body, is set to hold a special presentation ceremony for Court on Monday at Melbourne Park commemorating her 1970 feat of winning all four major titles. Court, who also holds the all-time record of 24 Grand Slam titles, has been heavily criticised for voicing her religious-based opposition to same-sex marriage.

TA has been quick to stress that it did not agree with Court's views on same-sex marriage or the LGBTI community. "As often stated, Tennis Australia does not agree with Court's personal views, which have demeaned and hurt many in our community over a number of years," it said in a statement in November.

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