Margaret Court

Margaret Court is an Australian former tennis player whose 24 Grand Slam singles titles are the most won by any player in women’s singles history.

1960 Australian Championships: The 1960 Australian Championships was a major tennis tournament won in women’s singles by Margaret Court. Court won her first major singles title here at age 17.
Tennis court surfaces: Tennis court surfaces are the playing materials, chiefly grass, clay, and hard court, that shape ball bounce and movement. Court’s majors came on grass and clay, demanding adjustments to bounce and footing.
Serena Williams: Serena Williams is an American former tennis player who won 23 Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era. Williams is the leading Open Era comparison to Court’s 24 singles majors.
Australian Open: The Australian Open is an annual Grand Slam tennis tournament held in Melbourne. Court’s 11 Australian singles titles remain central to her major-tournament record.
1963 Wimbledon Championships: The 1963 Wimbledon Championships was a Grand Slam tournament won in women’s singles by Margaret Court. Her first Wimbledon singles crown marked a breakthrough beyond home-court success.
Serve-and-volley: Serve-and-volley is a tennis tactic in which a player advances to the net immediately after serving. Court’s attacking game included frequent approaches to the net.
Steffi Graf: Steffi Graf is a German former tennis player who won 22 Grand Slam singles titles and a calendar-year Golden Slam in 1988. Graf’s 22 majors and 1988 sweep offer a distinct benchmark for dominance.
Margaret Court Arena controversy: The Margaret Court Arena controversy concerns calls to rename the Melbourne venue because of Court’s public statements opposing same-sex marriage and LGBTQ rights. Her public comments have made the continued use of her name contentious.
1970 Grand Slam (tennis): The 1970 Grand Slam was Margaret Court’s achievement of winning all four major singles tournaments in one calendar year. Court completed the calendar-year singles Grand Slam in 1970.
Two-handed backhand: A two-handed backhand is a tennis stroke struck with both hands on the racket handle. Court used a two-handed backhand, an unusual technique among top players of her era.

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