Margaret Court has accepted Tennis Australia's invitation to the Australian Open to celebrate the 50th anniversary of her 1970 grand slam sweep.
While TA doesn't agree with Court's opposition to same-sex marriage, the governing body says it's important to recognise her efforts in winning the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open in the same calendar year. "I'm looking forward to celebrating the 50th anniversary of winning the Grand Slam with my family and friends at the Australian Open," Court said in a statement released on Saturday.
"This is an incredible milestone for me, and I can't quite believe how quickly the time has gone. It's always wonderful to catch up with my fellow legends and I'm grateful to Tennis Australia."Tennis is a wonderful sport and I'm proud to be part of the history of our great game.""Tennis Australia respects Margaret's unmatched tennis career and welcomes her to the Australian Open, particularly in this milestone anniversary year," TA said.
"As often stated, Tennis Australia does not agree with Margaret's personal views, which have demeaned and hurt many in our community over a number of years. They do not align with our values of equality, diversity and inclusion.
It’s a tough decision for Tennis Australia to make. Greatest tennis player acknowledgement vs old school irrelevant views. I’d say deuce
The cricket is on. Australia’s doing well
They are going to regret this decision....
Oh, great. Congratulations. To be fair, means as much to me as Rod Laver’s last year, but when we get to my generation of the Newks, the Woodies, Cash and Hewitt, I may then give a shit.
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