| 单词 | Margaret Court |
| 例句 | But when he persuades the much-decorated Australian champion Margaret Court to play him and then beats her handily in a packed stadium. Billie Jean King film replays tennis battle for women's equality 2013-06-24T21:49:57Z Margaret Court, the Australian former world No 1 tennis player. Can our names inspire our choices in life? 2018-12-15T05:00:00Z King refused, so Riggs played Margaret Court, another champion female player. Did you know about these important events in women’s sports history? 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z Especially since he had already beaten Margaret Court who, exactly as predicted, wilted under the pressure of the occasion. Game, set and spats… a grand slam of tennis movies 2017-09-17T04:00:00Z But after he easily dispatched the Australian tennis star Margaret Court in May of 1973, she changed her mind. A ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Rages On, More Than 4 Decades Later 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z Eighteen-time Grand Slam singles titles winner Martina Navratilova called for a renaming of one of Australia’s premier tennis venues, the Margaret Court Arena, on Thursday in an open letter published in the Sydney Morning Herald. Martina Navratilova responds to Margaret Court’s bigotry in open letter 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z King had rebuffed his initial challenge to play him, so he instead faced Margaret Court in what became known as “The Mother’s Day Massacre.” Elliott: Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' triumph still inspiring 50 years later 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Open crown on Sunday to equal Margaret Court's record haul of 24 major singles titles. Serbia and France off to winning starts in Davis Cup 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The victory also puts the 36-year-old on par with Australian icon Margaret Court. Coco Gauff And Novak Djokovic Make History At US Open Tennis Finals 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z We witnessed him tying Margaret Court with 24 titles. 'One of sport's biggest achievements' - and Djokovic eyes more 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z Margaret Court also collected a total of 24, but 13 of those came before professionals were admitted to the Slam events. Djokovic wins U.S. Open for his 24th Grand Slam title by beating Medvedev 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z The Serb, 36, is again within reach of Margaret Court's all-time record, two months after losing to Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set thriller at Wimbledon. History-chasing Djokovic seeks revenge against Medvedev 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z The 36-year-old Serb, looking to create history by winning a 24th Grand Slam singles title to match Margaret Court's all-time record, has seen off a host of young pretenders over recent years. 'Dialled-in' Shelton hoping to answer Djokovic 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z The victory also moved him within two wins of equalling Australian Margaret Court's tally of major singles triumphs. Djokovic into record 47th Grand Slam semi-final 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Now he needs one more to equal Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 triumphs. 'He's hungry, I'm hungry - let's have a feast' 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z The Serb is bidding for a fifth successive victory at the All England Club, which would also see him equal Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 major titles. I'm still the favourite for Wimbledon - Djokovic 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Margaret Court won 24 across the amateur and professional eras. Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon match against Hubert Hurkacz was suspended and will continue Monday 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z With Wednesday’s straight-sets victory over Jordan Thompson, the Serb moved closer to capturing his eighth Wimbledon title, tying Federer’s record, and 24th major overall, tying a record set by Margaret Court. Column: Wimbledon favorite Novak Djokovic is one of tennis' greats. Try telling that to the fans 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z The seven-time champion could equal Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles and tie Federer's mark of eight men's singles wins at the All England Club. History for Djokovic? British glory at Wimbledon? 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z Victory at SW19 would take the 36-year-old's tally of Grand Slam singles titles to 24, level with current record holder Margaret Court. Swiatek and Djokovic headline day one at Wimbledon 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z His 23 is the same number Serena Williams ended her career with last season; only Margaret Court, who won 24 across both the amateur and professional eras, has more. Novak Djokovic’s bid for Wimbledon title No. 8 and Grand Slam trophy No. 24 starts next week 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Now Djokovic has the chance at Wimbledon in July - where he is the four-time defending champion - to move ahead of Serena Williams and equal Margaret Court's record by winning his 24th major. Has Djokovic settled the men's GOAT debate? 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z He is level with Serena Williams on 23 and could equal Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 at Wimbledon in July. I don't want to say I'm the greatest - Djokovic 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z Margaret Court won some of her all-time record of 24 Slam trophies in the amateur era. Novak Djokovic wins his 23rd Grand Slam title by beating Casper Ruud in the French Open final 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z Victory on the Paris clay moves Djokovic alongside Serena Williams in terms of major titles, with only Margaret Court now standing in front of him on 24 Grand Slams. Djokovic wins men's record 23rd major to surpass Nadal 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z The only players in tennis history to exceed that number are Serena Williams, whose 23 are the most in the Open era, and Margaret Court, whose 24 came in part during the amateur era. Novak Djokovic eyes history with a 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open; Casper Ruud seeks 1st 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z Only two women — Margaret Court, with 24, and Serena Williams, with 23 — are ahead of him. Novak Djokovic claims 10th Australian Open title, 22nd Slam 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z But let’s peel back what happened in the most interesting sequence at Margaret Court Arena. Going bananas: Australian Open player shares fruit with foe 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z A healthy and boisterous crowd stayed inside Margaret Court Arena until the end, showing their appreciation for the efforts of both men and providing much-needed vocal support. Incredible Murray wins Australian Open epic at 4am 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z He faces Murray in the second night-session match on Margaret Court Arena. 'Ripper bloke' Murray meets Australian Kokkinakis 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Matches on Margaret Court Arena and John Cain Arena - which both also have a roof - were allowed to continue. Extreme heat stops Australian Open play 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z In Serena Williams' lengthy essay announcing her impending retirement, she addressed the inescapable record - Margaret Court's 24 Grand Slam singles titles. 'Why Williams is much more than the number 24' 2022-09-04T04:00:00Z Margaret Court's all time record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles was always a false target, as the phenomenally successful Australian won 13 of those titles when professionals were banned from taking part. Williams - the woman who changed the game 2022-09-03T04:00:00Z Long before Margaret Court’s record of 24 major singles championships came into view, the only one who could hang with her climb up the record books was Venus. Without big sister Venus, the Serena Williams story could never be told 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z Williams might not equal or pass Margaret Court’s 24 Grand Slam singles titles, but that’s almost irrelevant because of Williams’ immeasurable impact on the court and beyond. Elliott: Serena Williams embarks on final Grand Slam with peerless legacy: 'An icon of icons' 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z The 40-year-old will end her illustrious career with 23 Grand Slam titles — the most in women’s tennis’ Open Era — unless she wins her final tournament, which would tie Margaret Court’s record of 24 titles. John McEnroe: Serena Williams is up there with Tom Brady, Michael Jordan 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z The American is one Grand Slam title behind Margaret Court's all-time record and returned from a lengthy injury lay-off to play at Wimbledon this summer but lost in three sets to Harmony Tan. Anderson at 40 - who can England bowler emulate? 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z She is unlikely to surpass Margaret Court’s record and win another grand slam, even against the current mediocre women’s field. Letters to sports: Dodger distress in the midst of a pretty good season 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z In her new essay, Williams is clear-eyed about the long-term career impacts of devoting her body to her daughter — including her quest to match or beat Margaret Court’s record for grand slam victories. Opinion | Pregnancy humbles everyone. Even Serena Williams. 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z At eight weeks pregnant she clinched her eighth Australian Open title and passed Steffi Graf in the all-time list of major winners in the Open Era, with only Margaret Court ahead of her. A look back at Williams' iconic moments as she prepares to say goodbye 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Only Margaret Court has won more Grand Slam singles titles in tennis history, 24, but only 11 of hers came during the professional era. Serena Williams: 23 Grand Slam singles titles and much more 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Her legacy had been established long before those galling losses but she acknowledged she wanted to tie and break Margaret Court’s pre-Open Era record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles. Elliott: Serena Williams makes a conscious choice to give up tennis and focus on her family 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Only one player, Margaret Court, collected more, 24, although she won a portion of hers in the amateur era. Serena Williams says she is ‘evolving away from tennis’ 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z She is one short of Australian player Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles wins. Williams & Nadal return to Centre Court on day two 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z He had decisively defeated Margaret Court and was expected to do the same to King on national TV. Elliott: Billie Jean King on how Title IX went from near 'accident' to life-changing force 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Barring an incredible comeback, it seems highly likely her Grand Slam singles title tally will forever remain on 23, one short of Margaret Court's all-time record. Are we saying goodbye to the GOATs at Wimbledon? 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Williams is a seven-time singles champion at the All England Club and is one major win short of Australian Margaret Court's record 24 Grand Slam singles victories. Williams set for return at Eastbourne 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z Open, has been seeking to equal Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam titles. Serena Williams will return to tennis at Wimbledon after year-long absence 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z He is close friends with 40-year-old tennis great Serena Williams, who is still looking to equal Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 majors. Hamilton has no plan to compete in his 40s like other greats 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z Serena Williams, who has won 23 Grand Slam titles, is still chasing Margaret Court’s record of 24. Rafael Nadal Wins the Australian Open, His 21st Grand Slam Title 2022-01-30T05:00:00Z The marquee afternoon men’s match was on Margaret Court Arena, where U.S. Alize Cornet reaches quarterfinals at her 63rd Grand Slam 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z The marquee afternoon men's match was on Margaret Court Arena, where U.S. Alize Cornet reaches Australian Open quarterfinals at her 63rd Grand Slam 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Svitolina waited on court at Margaret Court Arena until Tan, who had received treatment on her lower left leg after the fifth game of the third set, was removed in a wheelchair. Ash Barty marks First Nations Day with easy win in Australia 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z Raducanu received plenty of support by excited fans who watched the US Open champion wrap up victory on Margaret Court Arena just before midnight. Raducanu 'loving Australian Open energy' 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z Raducanu, 19, goes into the first Grand Slam since her US Open win and faces American Sloane Stephens on Margaret Court Arena at about 10:30 GMT. Raducanu & Murray lead British interest 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z It means she'll miss another chance to tie Margaret Court’s all-time Grand Slam record. Australian Open competitors prepare for tournament as Novak Djokovic’s status is unclear 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z It means she’ll miss another chance to tie Margaret Court’s all-time Grand Slam record. No Novak yet but rest of tennis prepares for Australian Open 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z But it is now unclear if she will return to the tournament where she has won seven of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles, one short of Margaret Court’s record. Serena Williams Withdraws From Australian Open 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Their opponents were Margaret Court and Virginia Wade, both veterans and big-time winners. Appreciation: The quiet, extraordinary life of tennis champ Darlene Hard, a.k.a. Darlene in USC publications 2021-12-04T05:00:00Z I knew that other players had returned to competition after taking time off for pregnancy and childbirth, including the champion Margaret Court. Opinion | Billie Jean King: My abortion story shows why the Supreme Court must save Roe v. Wade 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z The Australian government was also criticised earlier this year for awarding an Order of Australia honour to tennis player Margaret Court, who has publicly expressed anti-gay views. Australia: LGBTQ advocates blast religious discrimination bill 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z In recent years, age and injuries have taken their toll, yet Serena is just one Grand Slam singles title away from equalling Margaret Court's all-time record. The black sporting heroes who changed our lives 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z After Tuesday night’s victory, he is just six matches away from joining Don Budge, Maureen Connolly, Rod Laver, Margaret Court and Steffi Graf on the short list of those who have achieved it. Novak Djokovic Is Sensitive, Even When the Crowd’s Not Against Him 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z In the end, it won’t really matter if Serena Williams wins another Grand Slam singles title and matches Margaret Court’s recognized record of 24. Column: Serena Williams' coach on recovery from her latest injury: 'It's going to work out' 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z She returned to the tour after childbirth with the goal of winning more major singles titles and surpassing Margaret Court’s longstanding record of 24. Serena Williams Pulls Out of U.S. Open 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z The 23-time Grand Slam champion has been seeking to tie Margaret Court’s record of 24 majors since she returned to competition in March 2018 following the birth of her daughter, Alexis Olympia. Serena Williams withdraws from U.S. Open to recover from torn hamstring 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z Margaret Court’s 24 Grand Slam titles are the only significant mark Serena Williams hasn’t broken in her tennis career. Perspective | Serena Williams doesn’t need another Grand Slam. She has nothing left to prove. 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z Only one player in tennis history owns more, Margaret Court with 24. Serena Williams pulls out of U.S. Open, citing torn hamstring 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z Only one player in tennis history owns more, Margaret Court with 24. Serena Williams pulls out of US Open, citing torn hamstring 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z She is one away from tying Margaret Court for the record. Serena Williams pulls out of US Open over devastating injury 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z Shortly after that, Williams teamed up with coach Patrick Mouratoglou and began accumulating majors to eclipse Steffi Graf’s professional era record of 22 and move within one of Margaret Court’s all-era mark of 24. Williams ‘heartbroken’ after withdrawing from Wimbledon with injury 2021-06-29T04:00:00Z For Williams, an eighth Wimbledon title would tie Margaret Court’s record 24 majors. Roger Federer, Serena Williams will open Wimbledon chasing history and fending off time 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z A 24th would tie Margaret Court for most all-time. As Wimbledon welcomes back players and fans, Novak Djokovic may be the only sure bet 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z The only player with more is Margaret Court, who won 24 across the sport’s amateur and professional eras. WIMBLEDON 2021: Djokovic, Murray, Kvitova-Stephens on Day 1 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z Williams is seeking her 24th Grand Slam, which would tie the open-era record set by Margaret Court. Serena Williams will skip Tokyo Olympics and childcare limits may have been a factor 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z Aces: Holds record for most Grand Slam singles titles in the professional era; one more would put her even with Margaret Court for the most in tennis history. WIMBLEDON 2021: Serena Williams takes another shot at No. 24 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z She has played on, in part, to chase the one career distinction to elude her: a 24th Grand Slam singles title that would equal Margaret Court’s record. Serena Williams ousted at French Open, will resume quest for 24th major at Wimbledon 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z Osaka, then a 20-year-old up-and-comer, was jeered by fans who wanted to see Williams win and match Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam tournament singles titles. Elliott: Naomi Osaka needs empathy and help, not condemnation for showing strength 2021-06-01T04:00:00Z Williams will once again be going for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title, the number won by Australian Margaret Court. Nadal and Swiatek aim to defend titles 2021-05-29T04:00:00Z Williams will be going for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title, matching the number won by Australian Margaret Court, when the French Open starts on 30 May. Williams wins in French Open warm-up 2021-05-17T04:00:00Z Williams will be left to rue the opportunities she let slip and once again wonder whether she will equal Margaret Court's major record. Osaka beats Williams to reach final 2021-02-18T05:00:00Z Williams’ quest to win her 24th Grand Slam singles title and match Margaret Court’s career record remains unfinished. Column: Naomi Osaka beats Serena Williams to advance to Australian Open final 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z The 39-year-old Williams already owns 23 major singles trophies, one away from Margaret Court’s record for the most in tennis history. The Latest: Williams vs. Osaka in Australian Open semifinals 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z This is Williams’ 10th attempt to tie Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam event titles. 8 things you need to know about the Serena Williams vs. Naomi Osaka showdown 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z That discussion must include Williams, a 23-time major winner whose next Grand Slam singles title will tie Margaret Court’s career record. From a World Away, One Ageless Wonder Marvels at Another 2021-02-08T05:00:00Z Muguruza will be in action at the same time, kicking things off at Margaret Court Arena in a match against Margarita Gasparyan. The Latest: Kenin kicks things off on Day 2 at Aussie Open 2021-02-08T05:00:00Z “I am not complaining,” Venus Williams said after her match in front of a sparser-than-normal crowd at Margaret Court Arena. Fans are in, but crowd numbers are thin at Australian Open 2021-02-07T05:00:00Z Serena Williams is once more vying to extend her Open-era record of 23 Grand Slam singles titles to 24, matching the record set by Australia’s Margaret Court. Set Your Alarm to Watch Great Tennis 2021-02-06T05:00:00Z There were small clusters of spectators at Margaret Court Arena to watch Barty’s match. Barty wins Yarra Valley Classic; Russia wins ATP Cup final 2021-02-06T05:00:00Z World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is favored to repeat as the men’s champion, and there’s reason on top of sentiment to believe Serena Williams can tie Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles. Elliott: Serena Williams could be set to make history in unpredictable Australian Open 2021-02-06T05:00:00Z Without a major since the 2017 Australian Open title, the 39-year-old is aiming again to match Australian Margaret Court's all-time leading tally of singles victories. Can Australian Open provide some relief? 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z The withdrawals forced a reshuffle of the order of play on Margaret Court Arena. Osaka, Azarenka withdraw from Australian Open tuneups 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z Aces: A 24th Grand Slam singles title would equal Margaret Court for most in tennis history; Williams holds the record of 23 in the professional era. AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2021: Serena tries for No. 24; Barty’s back 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z Barty opened proceedings on Margaret Court Arena and after some up-and-down form in the first two sets, she raced to a 6-1 lead in the match tiebreaker and finished the tiebreaker off in 12 minutes. Barty gets play back under way in Aussie Open tuneup events 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z Her criticisms sparked calls for Australia to rename the Margaret Court Arena, which is one of the venues for the annual Australian Open. Tennis legend Margaret Court to receive top Australian honor; faces massive backlash over anti-LGBT views 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z Tennis Australia has consistently stated it does not agree with Margaret Court's personal views as they do not align with its values of "equality, diversity and inclusion", but it has refused to rename the court. Margaret Court's Order of Australia award sparks anger 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z Williams owns 23 major singles trophies, the most by anyone in the professional era and second to Margaret Court’s all-era standard of 24. Analysis: Let Nadal vs. Federer vs. Djokovic GOAT debate go 2020-10-12T04:00:00Z Williams and Nadal are one championship from equaling the major victories records, held by Margaret Court with 24 and Roger Federer with 20; Woods is three from tying Jack Nicklaus at 18. Serena Williams Was Hurt, Yet Still Believed in Her French Open Run 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z After that, she was the runner-up at four of the next six majors, falling just short of adding to her professional-era record of 23 Slam singles championships and equaling Margaret Court’s all-era mark. ‘Bad timing and bad luck’: Injured Serena out of French Open 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z In the women’s tournament, Serena Williams — who turned 39 Saturday — is playing for another shot to tie Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles. At a different French Open, Rafael Nadal looks to tie Roger Federer’s 20 Slam titles 2020-09-26T04:00:00Z The decision to award Margaret Court, one of Australia's greatest tennis players, the country's highest honour has drawn angry criticism because of her anti-gay views. Margaret Court's Order of Australia award sparks anger 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z Only one player in tennis history has won more Grand Slam singles titles: Margaret Court, who collected 24 across the amateur and professional eras. FRENCH OPEN 2020: Serena wants more; Djokovic under scrutiny 2020-09-26T04:00:00Z He tied Margaret Court’s record of the most titles won at one major with 11 and would break that mark in 2019. 2020 French Open: What to know about men's singles tournament 2020-09-26T04:00:00Z The sixth-seeded Williams, who turns 39 on Saturday, fell short in her bid to equal Margaret Court’s record at the U.S. French Open draw: Nadal faces Gerasimov, Williams plays Ahn 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z Australian Margaret Court, who won a record 24 Grand Slam singles titles, didn’t initially join the renegade Virginia Slims circuit. Original 9 trailblazers stood for tennis equality in 1970 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z Australian Open 2020: Margaret Court to be 'recognised' - why is she such a divisive figure? Margaret Court's Order of Australia award sparks anger 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z Andy Murray thinks the Australian Open should consider removing Margaret Court’s name from the arena at Melbourne Park as he says the multiple grand slam champion’s values are at odds with what tennis stands for. Andy Murray backs calls to remove Margaret Court's name from tennis arena 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z But whether she ever matches or surpasses Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles seems increasingly unimportant. Serena’s Rivals Are Emboldened. But She Still Has the Fire and the Game. 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z But Williams is still here, just two rounds away from matching Margaret Court’s elusive record of 24 major singles titles. Serena Williams Is on Another U.S. Open Run. Is a Record Finish in Store? 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z The Stanford graduate won the 1969 Italian Open, beat No. 1 Margaret Court and upset defending champion King in the early rounds at the 1973 U.S. Original 9 trailblazers stood for tennis equality in 1970 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z Three more wins there, and Williams will tie the record that matters most: Margaret Court’s 24 major singles championships. Serena Williams overcomes her recent past, beats Maria Sakkari in U.S. Open’s fourth round 2020-09-07T04:00:00Z Bigger challenges presumably await as Williams tries to beat the clock and tie Margaret Court, the Australian who holds the record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles. Serena Williams Wins Her First Match in the U.S. Open 2020-09-01T04:00:00Z Open champion, who turns 39 this month, remains in pursuit of Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam titles. At the U.S. Open, Serena Williams cruises — finally — into the second round 2020-09-01T04:00:00Z As for Clijsters’ thoughts on Williams and the possibility of equaling Margaret Court’s total of 24 Slam singles titles? US OPEN ‘20: Clijsters’ return, Serena, other things to know 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z Aces: Trying to earn her 24th major singles trophy to equal Margaret Court for most in history. US OPEN 2020: Serena seeks Slam No. 24; Pliskova top seed 2020-08-29T04:00:00Z Open title and 24th major to tie Margaret Court for the most all time. Simona Halep’s withdrawal leaves U.S. Open with just four top-10 women 2020-08-17T04:00:00Z Serena Williams remains one Grand Slam singles title from matching Margaret Court’s record of 24. Serena Williams rallies to defeat sister Venus at Top Seed Open 2020-08-13T04:00:00Z Williams is pursuing a 24th Slam that would tie Margaret Court’s record. Serena Williams is fit and ready to play after 6-month break 2020-08-08T04:00:00Z But an aging Williams trying to tie Margaret Court’s record 24 Grand Slam singles titles remains an irresistible story line at the U.S. As Other Stars Waver, Serena Williams Says She’ll Play in the U.S. Open 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z She doesn’t have to break Margaret Court’s record of 24; she cemented her legacy long ago. Perspective | The games are paused, but the clock keeps ticking for some of our brightest sports stars 2020-04-14T04:00:00Z Born in Brisbane in 1946, Krantzcke won the Australian Open junior title in 1966, but she reached the senior ranks at the same time Margaret Court was cutting a swathe through the women’s game. On this day: Died April 11, 1977: Karen Krantzcke, Australian tennis player 2020-04-10T04:00:00Z The American, who turns 39 in September, lost in last year’s Wimbledon final and remains one Grand Slam short of tying Margaret Court’s record 24 major titles. With Wimbledon lost, Federer and Williams running out of Grand Slam opportunities 2020-04-03T04:00:00Z Margaret Court says it was “very sad” the way Tennis Australia had treated her, claiming the peak body had discriminated against her because of her views on same-sex marriage. Margaret Court claims discrimination after treatment by Tennis Australia 2020-02-04T05:00:00Z Yet, the Margaret Court saga will rumble on. Navratilova and McEnroe say sorry but it’s time Margaret Court did the same | Kevin Mitchell 2020-01-29T05:00:00Z However, governing body Tennis Australia condemned Navratilova’s and McEnroe’s protest at Margaret Court Arena as a breach of protocol. Navratilova, McEnroe apologize for Margaret Court Arena protest 2020-01-29T05:00:00Z “Serena, do me a favor: get two more grand slams this year and get to 25, so we can leave Margaret Court and her offensive views in the past, where they both belong,” he said. Navratilova, McEnroe hold protest at Margaret Court Arena over anti-gay comments 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z Australia has produced dozens of major winners — Margaret Court holds the all-time record with 24 Grand Slam singles titles. It’s Barty time at Australian Open; local hope is into semis 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z Australia has produced dozens of major winners - Margaret Court holds the all-time record with 24 Grand Slam singles titles. It’s Barty time at Australian Open; local hope is into semis 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z “It’s just unfortunate because I think what Margaret Court doesn’t realize is how many people she hurts with her rhetoric,” said the American. McEnroe hopes Serena can beat 'crazy aunt' Court's record 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z “I played on Margaret Court today, and I think it’s too slow,” he said. Court gets recognition, without addressing Australian crowd 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z Jabeur, who sent former world number one Caroline Wozniacki into retirement in the previous round, dazzled the crowd at Margaret Court Arena with both her variety and power, hitting 29 winners in the 77-minute contest. Tunisia's Jabeur makes first quarter-finals with win over Wang 2020-01-26T05:00:00Z The German broke the 36-year-old Verdasco, who is ranked 51, twice in each of the first two sets at the Margaret Court Arena. Zverev cruises past Verdasco into fourth round in Melbourne 2020-01-25T05:00:00Z The Canadian took the first mini-break on Margaret Court Arena, secured with a sleek, angled drop volley. Australian Open: Roger Federer v John Millman goes to fifth set – live! 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z “There’s only one thing longer than a list of Margaret Court’s tennis achievements: it’s her list of offensive and homophobic statements,” said the seven-times Grand Slam champion. McEnroe hopes Serena can beat 'crazy aunt' Court's record 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z “It’s just unfortunate because I think what Margaret Court doesn’t realize is how many people she hurts with her rhetoric,” Navratilova said Monday, before the anniversary ceremony. Court gets recognition, without addressing Australian crowd 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z Serena Williams’ bid to match Margaret Court’s record of 24 majors has once again escaped her, after she was defeated in three sets by the Chinese number one Wang Qiang at the Australian Open. US briefing: China's lockdown grows, wildfires and American neo-Nazis 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z Margaret Court Arena is an all-ticketed stadium, and Australian Open seats sell out quickly. Bittersweet: Caroline Wozniacki’s career ends in Australia 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z To be back here on Margaret Court, it’s been a while and I always enjoy it here. Australian Open: Roger Federer v John Millman goes to fifth set – live! 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z Williams, though, suffered in every crest and slump, unable to disguise what staying in the Open meant to her – a chance to equal Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 majors. Wang Qiang plays match of her life to beat Serena Williams 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z Bencic, known as a strong tactical player and smart server, lost her composure a few times in Margaret Court Arena but recovered to oust a strong but grieving opponent whose father died this month. CiCi Bellis pulls off big upset in Australian Open 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z Play is underway on Day 3 at the Australian Open with defending champion Naomi Osaka playing Zheng Saisai in the opening match at Margaret Court Arena. The Latest: Osaka starts play on Day 3 at Australian Open 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z Play is underway on Day 3 at the Australian Open with defending champion Naomi Osaka playing Zheng Saisai in the opening match at Margaret Court Arena. The Latest: Osaka starts play on Day 3 at Australian Open 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z Tsitsipas made his plea after his first-round win on Margaret Court Arena on Monday, when Melbourne’s large Greek community turned out in force to cheer him to victory. Let them drink, let them shout: Aussie Millman loves a rowdy crowd 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z The rematch on Monday was in Margaret Court Arena, the third-biggest show court at Melbourne Park, with a capacity of 7,500. Coco Gauff Vaults From Obscurity to Stardom, but Result Is the Same 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z The match was held in Margaret Court Arena, one of three stadiums with a retractable roof, and that was a good thing. ‘My mission was to win’: Gauff tops Venus Williams at Australian Open 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z Williams, seeded No. 8, is still pursuing her 24th Grand Slam singles title and a share of the record held by Australia’s Margaret Court. As Serena Williams pursues singles record, fires cast pall over Australian Open 2020-01-18T05:00:00Z The stadium is named after Australian Margaret Court, who won 24 Grand Slam titles — more than any player in history. Factbox: Australian Open in numbers 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z “We have three environments in which we can complete it,” he said, referring to the roof cover available on Rod Laver, Margaret Court and Melbourne Arena. Australian Open chief tries to calm furious players over air quality 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z The next challenge for Williams will be translating her promising form into success at the Australian Open, where she will try again to win her 24th Grand Slam singles title and tie Margaret Court’s record. Serena Williams Gets First Singles Tournament Win Since Giving Birth 2020-01-12T05:00:00Z Last year, her great rival Billie Jean King added her voice to calls for a name change for the Margaret Court Arena show court, saying she would boycott the venue if still a player. Tennis: Court challenges Australia to honor her like Laver 2019-11-06T05:00:00Z Open women’s singles title and keep Williams one Grand Slam singles title away from tying Margaret Court for the most ever. The Sports Report: Reports of the demise of USC football may have been premature 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z Open, thwarted the 37-year-old Williams’s latest attempt to match Margaret Court’s record of 24 major singles titles. Bianca Andreescu Wins the U.S. Open, Defeating Serena Williams 2019-09-07T04:00:00Z It’s not easy watching history being made for Japan and Canada on American soil, seeing Williams hold the smaller plaque, enduring another sunset with Margaret Court’s name on top of the all-time major wins list. Column: Serena Williams is different now and it'll take some getting used to 2019-09-07T04:00:00Z Williams fell short in her bid to set her crowning achievement of matching Margaret Court with 24 Grand Slam championships. Royal Flop: Williams denied Slam record in front of Duchess 2019-09-07T04:00:00Z “As previously stated, Tennis Australia recognizes the tennis achievements of Margaret Court, although her views do not align with our values of equality, diversity and inclusion,” the governing body said. Tennis: Court challenges Australia to honor her like Laver 2019-11-06T05:00:00Z Andreescu, who becomes the first Canadian woman to win a major in the professional era, prevented Williams from equaling Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles. Andreescu beats Williams to win U.S. Open 2019-09-07T04:00:00Z Open and the fourth time since she returned to competition following the birth of her daughter, Serena Williams fell short of tying Margaret Court’s record of 24 career Grand Slam tournament singles titles. U.S. Open: Serena Williams upset by Bianca Andreescu 2019-09-07T04:00:00Z If she wins this championship, 20 years after she won her first of six titles at Flushing Meadows, the 37-year-old Williams would equal Margaret Court’s record for most Grand Slam titles. US Open Glance: Williams, Andreescu to play for the title 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z It will be Williams’ fourth attempt to tie Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles following her defeats at Wimbledonthe last two years and her rancorous U.S. Serena Williams gets another chance at Grand Slam history 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z If Williams equals Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 majors it will be no more than she deserves. Serena Williams out to overcome 2018 US Open meltdown against Andreescu 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z Despite repeated injuries, despite a lack of proper preparation, Williams keeps putting herself in position to earn a 24th major championship, which would equal Margaret Court for the most in tennis history. Serena Williams faces 19-year-old Andreescu in US Open final 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z Despite repeated injuries, despite a lack of proper preparation, Williams keeps putting herself in position to earn a 24th major championship, which would equal Margaret Court for the most in tennis history. Serena Williams faces 19-year-old Andreescu in US Open final 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z Open final, where she’ll play for her seventh title and the chance, once again, to tie Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles. Oh, Momma, it’s a rout: Serena Williams cruises into U.S. Open final, will meet Bianca Andreescu 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z Her window of opportunity to win a 24th Grand Slam event singles title and match Margaret Court’s record remains open, though it might be shrinking because she will be 38 in a few weeks. Column: Serena Williams, back in U.S. Open quarterfinal despite injury, in a 'different zone' 2019-09-01T04:00:00Z Margaret Court holds the career record of 24 singles titles in Grand Slam events. Serena Williams shakes off struggles to advance at U.S. Open 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z “I survived tonight,” Williams said, and that’s all that mattered as she continued to pursue the elusive 24th Grand Slam event singles title that will bring her even with career leader Margaret Court. Column: Roger Federer and Serena Williams falter early but recover in time to advance 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z It’s all because she remains on 23 with the clock ticking and Margaret Court forever just up there at 24. At the U.S. Open, Serena Williams’s story line eclipses all others 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Will Serena Williams, 37, finally tie Margaret Court’s slam record of 24? Nine Ways to Recharge During the U.S. Open Tennis Championship 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Williams, who needs another slam to match Margaret Court’s record of 24 majors, will dread losing to Sharapova, whom she beats for fun. Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams put 15-year feud on line at US Open 2019-08-24T04:00:00Z But Williams hasn’t gained ground in her pursuit of Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles, remaining one short. Column: Serena Williams' once inevitable march to Grand Slams record far from guaranteed 2019-08-24T04:00:00Z Williams continues her bid to tie Margaret Court with a 24th major championship. U.S Open first: Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova 2019-08-22T04:00:00Z Among the key story lines that carry over: Serena Williams, also the runner-up at Wimbledon each of the past two years, is trying to equal Margaret Court’s mark for most major singles championships. US OPEN ’19: Williams-Osaka reverberations felt, year later 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z Williams was pregnant with her daughter, Olympia, when she won her 23rd Grand Slam singles title at the 2017 Australian Open to pull within one of the career record-holder, Margaret Court. Tiger and Serena Confront Twilight and Aching Backs 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z Williams, ranked No. 10 in the world, was trying to take an important step toward tying Margaret Court’s record with 24 Grand Slam singles titles later this month at the U.S. Serena Williams Leaves Rogers Cup Final With Back Spasms; Andreescu Wins 2019-08-11T04:00:00Z And the American superstar was not chasing her 24th career Grand Slam title to tie Margaret Court on the career singles list. In Williams-Osaka Reboot, a Buffer Between U.S. Opens 2019-08-10T04:00:00Z “In 1970, Margaret Court said that South Africa’s apartheid system enabled the country to have a better handle on the “racial situation” than any other country. The Sports Report: Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer put on a tennis clinic 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z Halep went into the final as the underdog against Williams, the American seemingly destined to equal Margaret Court’s record of 24 grand slams. Simona Halep sets sights on Olympics after fulfilling Wimbledon dream 2019-07-14T04:00:00Z But Margaret Court, who won 13 of her Grand Slam singles titles in the amateur era, has 24 overall. Weekend Sports in Brief 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z No matter how many asterisks there are next to Margaret Court’s wooden-era Grand Slam singles record, the number 24 clearly matters to Williams. Perspective | Serena Williams finds her path to history narrowing to a tightrope 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z An upset-filled women’s tournament laden with breakthrough performances ends Saturday at Wimbledon, when Serena Williams gets a third chance to tie Margaret Court’s record of 24 major singles titles. Playing ‘the best match of my life,’ Simona Halep dominates Serena Williams for Wimbledon title 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z A day when Williams had been expected to equal Margaret Court’s all-time record of winning 24 Grand Slam singles titles ended with the 37-year-old American suffering her heaviest defeat in a major final. Serena's search for the elusive 'number 24' goes on 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z It is the second year running that Williams arrived in the final seeking to match Margaret Court’s record 24 singles majors. Halep stuns Williams to win Wimbledon title 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z The result denied Williams from equaling Margaret Court’s all-time record of winning 24 Grand Slam singles titles. Halep beats Serena Williams to win Wimbledon singles title 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z For Williams, a win at Wimbledon would mean that she would hold the record, alongside Margaret Court, for the most Grand Slam singles titles won in tennis history with 24 trophies. Serena Williams to face Simona Halep in Wimbledon women's final 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z If Williams wins this one, she will equal Margaret Court’s record for most Grand Slam singles titles. Wimbledon Glance: Serena Williams vs. Simona Halep in final 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z Williams, 37, moved within one win of tying Margaret Court’s record of 24 major singles titles. A renewed Serena Williams and a transformed Simona Halep cruise to Wimbledon final 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z Williams is trying to win an eighth title at the All England Club and a 24th Grand Slam trophy overall — an achievement that would equal Margaret Court’s all-time record. Williams back on Centre Court to face Strycova in semifinals 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z Williams is trying to win an eighth title at the All England Club and a 24th Grand Slam trophy overall - an achievement that would equal Margaret Court’s all-time record. Williams back on Centre Court to face Strycova in semifinals 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z Williams needs one more major title to equal the record set by Margaret Court. Wimbledon Glance: Williams back on court in Wimbledon semis 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z The significance of that number is not lost on anyone in the women’s game as Williams tries to equal the all‑time record of grand slam singles titles held by the Australian Margaret Court. Serena Williams ‘in good place’ before semi-final against Barbora Strycova 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z With a 24th major championship, she would tie Margaret Court for the most Grand Slam singles titles in the sport’s history. A renewed Serena Williams and a transformed Simona Halep cruise to Wimbledon final 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z She also is the owner of 23 Grand Slam singles trophies in all, more than anyone else in the professional era and one shy of equaling Margaret Court's record for the most in tennis history. Serena Williams is free of pain as she gets ready for Wimbledon 2019-06-30T04:00:00Z At Wimbledon, Serena Williams’s quest for her 24th grand slam singles title, which would tie her with Margaret Court for the most all time, is going to be far from easy. Wimbledon draw: Serena Williams placed in the Group of Death 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z The name missing from that list is Williams, who remains tantalizingly one short of Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles. Obstacles galore await Wimbledon favorite Barty 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z She heads to Wimbledon this year with 23 Grand Slam singles trophies, one short of Margaret Court’s mark for the most in tennis history. WIMBLEDON ’19: Djokovic, Kerber defend their championships 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z That left her one short of equaling Margaret Court’s total of 24, accomplished against both amateurs and professionals. WIMBLEDON ’19: Big 3 rule men; more champs in women’s tennis 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z Nadal became the second player in tennis history to win 11 singles titles at any Grand Slam tournament after Margaret Court, who claimed 11 Australian Open titles. AP Sportlight 2019-06-09T04:00:00Z She is the first Australian to win the French Open since Margaret Court in 1973. Back from cricket, Australia’s Barty now French Open champ 2019-06-08T04:00:00Z All of Australia seemed to celebrate Barty’s triumph as the first Australian woman to win the French Open since Margaret Court in 1973. Ashleigh Barty, tennis burnout turned cricket player, comes back to win French Open 2019-06-08T04:00:00Z It also stopped short the veteran’s quest for a 24th major singles title that would tie Australia’s Margaret Court for the sport’s record. Analysis | Serena Williams loses to Sofia Kenin at French Open, but her message was served 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z Meanwhile Serena Williams overcame a first set scare to progress in Paris, as she seeks her own record: to match Margaret Court’s as-yet-unrivalled 24 career grand slams. US briefing: Japan mass stabbing, EU elections and Mount Everest 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z He would also become the first player, man or woman, to win 12 singles titles at the same major; Margaret Court won 11 Australian Opens. Rafael Nadal home from home and looking for a round dozen at Roland Garros 2019-05-27T04:00:00Z And Williams, who starts against Vitalia Diatchenko, renews her quest for a 24th major title, which would tie Margaret Court for the most in history. French Open glance: Serena, Nadal, Djokovic all play Day 2 2019-05-26T04:00:00Z And then there’s the three-time French Open champ Serena Williams, who played her only clay-court tournament of the year at the Italian Open, trying to tie Margaret Court’s record of 24 major single titles. French Open: Players to Watch 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z With 23 singles Grand Slam titles to her name, the 10th-seeded American, on a quarter-final collision course with Osaka, is one short of the all-time record of Margaret Court. Draw hands Federer smooth start on French Open return 2019-05-23T04:00:00Z She had a legitimate chance to beat Margaret Court’s record of 24 by her mid-20s. The Joy of Six: sporting 'sliding doors' moments | Nick Miller 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z The controversy concerns the views that Margaret Court voiced after she put down her tennis racquet. The Australian Open Arena That Honors the Tennis Legend Turned Anti-Gay Bigot Margaret Court 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z In 2018, marriage equality proponents draped themselves in rainbow flags at Margaret Court Arena on the first day of the tournament to protest Court’s controversial views. Vogue editor joins push to re-name Margaret Court Arena 2019-01-23T05:00:00Z Williams will jet home without a twenty-fourth Grand Slam singles title, which would tie her with Margaret Court for the most ever. Serena Williams Loses a Stunner, in a Way She Never Has Before 2019-01-23T05:00:00Z She was asked where she might have the best chance to collect one more major championship to equal Margaret Court’s record of 24. Column: Don’t write off Serena or Federer just yet 2019-01-23T05:00:00Z The 27-year-old Spaniard lost it, stopping only briefly to hug Nishikori after the match before slamming his bag onto the court and screaming again at the umpire as he left Margaret Court Arena. Make or breaker: Nishikori stays, Spaniard out in Australia 2019-01-21T05:00:00Z The question of the naming controversy, in essence, boils down to this: Has the public’s sense of Margaret Court as a tennis legend been overtaken by a different identity, that of an anti-gay zealot? The Australian Open Arena That Honors the Tennis Legend Turned Anti-Gay Bigot Margaret Court 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z The Czech seventh seed broke former Wimbledon champion Muguruza five times in the one-sided clash in the afternoon sunshine at Margaret Court Arena. Pliskova pounds Muguruza to reach quarters 2019-01-21T05:00:00Z After losing the first set in just 20 minutes, Kerber walked off the court of Margaret Court Arena in an apparent effort to change the momentum of the match, leaving Collins grinning as she waited. Danielle Collins Rolls Right Past Kerber and Into the Australian Open Quarterfinals 2019-01-20T05:00:00Z Such was her dominance that the fourth-round match lasted only 56 minutes with triple Grand Slam champion Kerber looking completely in awe of her opponent who peppered the Margaret Court Arena with 29 winners. Unseeded Collins and Tiafoe make quarters on 'Super Sunday' 2019-01-20T05:00:00Z Fast forward to Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne two weeks later. At Australian Open, Osaka Holds Off Hsieh, a Big-Seed Slayer With a Bedeviling Slice 2019-01-19T05:00:00Z Does the name “Margaret Court,” even affixed to a tennis arena, no longer mostly call to mind a great athlete but rather a relentless, hurtful bigot? The Australian Open Arena That Honors the Tennis Legend Turned Anti-Gay Bigot Margaret Court 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z For all that, Serena Williams seems scarily focused in pursuit of one more major to move alongside the all-time record of Margaret Court. Australian Open: Halep to meet Serena Williams in last-16 clash worthy of final 2019-01-19T05:00:00Z Williams is pursuing an eighth Australian Open title and 24th Grand Slam singles trophy overall, which would equal Margaret Court – whose career spanned the amateur and professional eras – for the most in tennis history. Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova offer different reactions to emotional opponents after their matches 2019-01-15T05:00:00Z If she does, she’ll have achieved yet another milestone: a 24th major singles title, tying the former Australian great Margaret Court, whose Grand Slam championships came in both the amateur and professional eras. Serena Williams Is Back at Australian Open, for Tennis and So Much More 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z On Thursday, in front of several thousand fans on Margaret Court Arena, Murray looked decidedly uncomfortable and off the pace in a truncated workout with Djokovic. Tearful Andy Murray says Australian Open could be last tournament 2019-01-10T05:00:00Z If Williams can stay healthy, she still has a fine chance to win another major and equal Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles. One Constant of the Tennis Season: Mixed Emotions 2018-11-26T05:00:00Z “What was supposed to be history descended into histrionics,” one writer observed, noting that Williams had a chance to tie Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam titles but got in her own way. Georgia editorial roundup 2018-09-19T04:00:00Z Yet Australian Margaret Court, whose tally of Grand Slam singles titles is being chased by Williams, had little sympathy for the 36-year-old American former world number one. Serena Williams' U.S. Open treatment divides tennis world 2018-09-09T04:00:00Z The American was attempting for the second time this summer to tie Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam titles. Naomi Osaka upsets Serena Williams, who received game penalty, to win 2018 U.S. Open 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z Williams’s immediate goal is a 24th major singles title, which would tie her with Margaret Court, the Australian star whose career bridged the amateur and Open eras. Williams vs. Osaka Is a Clash of Generations With Several Common Threads 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z She will be seeking her 24th Grand Slam title, tying the modern-day record of Margaret Court, who claimed her last championship in 1973. Serena Williams looks as dominant as ever as she zips into the U.S. Open final 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z The record for most Grand Slam singles titles is held by Margaret Court. Six-time champion Serena Williams advances to U.S. Open final 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z She is looking for a 24th Grand Slam singles trophy that would tie Margaret Court for the most in tennis. Williams, Keys hoping to make it an American US Open final 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z At age 36, Williams has also edged closer and closer to tying Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles. Serena Williams, on a Court That Has Defined Her, Writes Yet Another Chapter 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z Winning the tournament would add a 24th Grand Slam singles title to Serena’s name to tie the record of Australian Margaret Court. 'Untouchable' Serena on path for another U.S. Open crown, says Venus 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King played Margaret Court in the other semifinal. A Q&A With Virginia Wade, 1968 U.S. Open Champion 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z Williams is also seeking her 24th major singles championship, which would tie the record held by Margaret Court. Serena Williams Shrugs Off Catsuit Concerns 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z Her next Grand Slam title would tie her with Margaret Court for the most with 24. Williams to play Rogers Cup, 1st event since Wimbledon run 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z Williams is a seven-time Wimbledon champion and her 23 major trophies rank second all-time to Margaret Court. Weekend Sports In Brief 2018-07-16T04:00:00Z Williams’ loss left her with 23 Grand Slam titles, the most in the half-century of professional tennis and only one short of Margaret Court’s record. Djokovic, Kerber, Williams each made a comeback at Wimbledon 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z Based on Williams’s level after just four tournaments, Austin said she had no doubt that she’d win the 24th Grand Slam that would tie Margaret Court’s record — and possibly a 25th or more. Wimbledon 2018 women’s final: Serena Williams falls short in final but still sends powerful message 2018-07-14T04:00:00Z If Williams does earn one more, it’ll tie her with Margaret Court for the all-time record of 24. Serena Williams set to ‘be a contender to win Grand Slams’ 2018-07-14T04:00:00Z She remains on 23 grand slam titles, one short of the all-time record of Margaret Court – just as Woods most likely will find it difficult to advance from 14 majors, four behind Jack Nicklaus. Angelique Kerber wins Wimbledon title after victory over Serena Williams 2018-07-14T04:00:00Z Today the 36-year-old reaches for an eighth Wimbledon title that would equal Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 grand slam wins. Angelique Kerber v Serena Williams: Wimbledon 2018 women's final – live! 2018-07-14T04:00:00Z Williams is bidding for her eighth championship at the All England Club and 24th Grand Slam title in all, which would equal Margaret Court’s all-time record. 10 months after having baby, Williams in Wimbledon final 2018-07-14T04:00:00Z Who: Serena Williams will face No. 11 seed Angelique Kerber, with Williams in pursuit of Margaret Court’s record of 24 career major titles. Wimbledon 2018 women’s final: Serena Williams falls short in final but still sends powerful message 2018-07-14T04:00:00Z And a 24th Grand Slam singles title, which would tie Margaret Court for the record, is now just three matches away. As Serena Williams Rolls, It’s Tempting to Think About No. 24 2018-07-09T04:00:00Z She has six matches to go to create more history, to draw level with Margaret Court on 24 majors. Serena Williams shakes off the rust and makes Wimbledon’s second round 2018-07-02T04:00:00Z When Williams won her last slam – in Melbourne 18 months ago – she moved to within one trophy of matching Margaret Court’s 24 majors. Serena Williams: down the rankings but the woman to beat at Wimbledon 2018-06-30T04:00:00Z Nadal is bidding to become only the second player to win 11 titles at any Grand Slam tournament after Margaret Court, who won the Australian women’s singles title 11 times. French Open glance: Nadal taking on Thiem in final 2018-06-09T04:00:00Z Open alongside Margaret Court — one of her biggest rivals in singles. Maria Bueno, Brazilian tennis star who won 19 Grand Slam titles overall, dies at 78 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z She has won 23 of them in singles, one short of Margaret Court’s record. The ‘Real Serena’ Emerges and Roars Back at the French Open 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z Serena is the one with 23 Grand Slam singles titles, one short of the record held by Margaret Court. Serena Williams’s Return to Tour Is Ended by Her Sister Venus 2018-03-13T04:00:00Z Australian Margaret Court, who is the only player to lead Williams in career major singles titles—with 24 to Williams’s 23—won three different Slam titles at ages 30 and 31. Serena Williams on Giving Birth, Her Health Scare and Coming Back 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z As they were before her maternity leave, Williams’s sights are set on winning at least 25 Grand Slam titles, which would break the record held by Margaret Court. Serena Williams makes return to competitive tennis for U.S. in Fed Cup tie 2018-02-09T05:00:00Z The record for most major singles titles is 24, set by Margaret Court across the amateur and professional eras. Federer wins 20th major; Wozniacki wins her 1st in Australia 2018-01-28T05:00:00Z “It’s tough to play another Czech player especially as we are Fed Cup team mates,” Pliskova said on Margaret Court Arena. Tennis: Pliskova serves her way past Safarova into round four 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z When both those temperatures are exceeded, matches on outside courts are supposed to be suspended and the roofs closed on all three main stadiums - Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena and Hisense Arena. Turning up the heat at the Australian Open on Friday 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z The Romanian world number one sprained her ankle in her first round match at Melbourne Park on Tuesday but showed no sign of restricted movement in a 65-minute romp on Margaret Court Arena. Tennis: Unhindered Halep dashes past Bouchard into third round 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z Added Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza: “I will play whatever they put me, which court. … If I play on Margaret Court, the last thing I’m going to think is this.” Criticism of Margaret Court is muted at Australian Open 2018-01-15T05:00:00Z The 30-year-old Russian will be second match on Margaret Court Arena against Germany’s Tatjana Maria in the first round, in what will be her first match in Melbourne for two years. Lukewarm reception would not faze Sharapova - Wilander 2018-01-15T05:00:00Z “It’s tough to play another Czech player especially as we are Fed Cup team mates,” Pliskova said on Margaret Court Arena. Tennis: Pliskova serves her way past Safarova into round four 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z He plays Donald Young on Margaret Court Arena in an afternoon match. Day 2 at the Australian Open: Federer, Djokovic on court 2018-01-15T05:00:00Z The Romanian world number one sprained her ankle in her first round match at Melbourne Park on Tuesday but showed no sign of restricted movement in a 65-minute romp on Margaret Court Arena. Tennis: Unhindered Halep dashes past Bouchard into third round 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z Open winner Sloane Stephens, was set to begin play at the same time on Margaret Court Arena. Major time in Melbourne: Australian Open starts Monday 2018-01-14T05:00:00Z The 30-year-old Russian will be second match on Margaret Court Arena against Germany’s Tatjana Maria in the first round, in what will be her first match in Melbourne for two years. Lukewarm reception would not faze Sharapova - Wilander 2018-01-15T05:00:00Z If she were playing today, she added, she would refuse to appear on Margaret Court Arena. Australian Open players show nimble verbal skills on Margaret Court issue 2018-01-13T05:00:00Z Margaret Court Arena generally hosts five marquee matches per day through the first week of the tournament, and is sold as a separate ticket from the rest of the grounds. Billie Jean King Says Margaret Court Arena’s Name Should Change 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z American King’s comments follow a report in the New York Times on Thursday in which Martina Navratilova said she would refuse to play on Margaret Court Arena if still competing. Tennis: Margaret Court Arena should be renamed, says King 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z The 36-year-old Williams needs only one more major title to equal the all-time record held by Margaret Court, who won 13 of her 24 Grand Slam titles before the Open era began in 1968. Thursday’s Sports in Brief 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z Her Australian contemporary, Margaret Court, has also been openly hostile. Billie Jean King: ‘Be ahead of your time – that’s what you have to do’ 2017-11-12T05:00:00Z If I would be scheduled on Margaret Court, I will play on Margaret Court.” Australian Open players show nimble verbal skills on Margaret Court issue 2018-01-13T05:00:00Z While all this is going on, Riggs is wheeling and dealing, even talking Margaret Court into a match when King initially refuses him. Emma Stone and Steve Carell serve up surprising 'Battle of the Sexes' 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z American King’s comments follow a report in the New York Times on Thursday in which Martina Navratilova said she would refuse to play on Margaret Court Arena if still competing. Tennis: Margaret Court Arena should be renamed, says King 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z King initially declined his invitation to a match, but decided to play him after he easily defeated star player Margaret Court. Billie Jean King, subject of ‘Battle of the Sexes’ biopic, continues battle for equality 2017-09-20T04:00:00Z The world’s highest-paid female athlete, Williams was about two months pregnant when she captured her 23rd grand slam singles title at the Australian Open, one short of the all-time record held by Australian Margaret Court. Serena Williams gives birth to baby girl, says coach 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z “That was the beginning of women’s tennis. The only other rivalry that we’d seen was Margaret Court and Billie Jean King, and they were 30 years old by that time.” Women’s Tennis Still Awaits Its Next Age of Rivalries 2017-08-22T04:00:00Z Williams added that she hopes to beat Margaret Court’ record of 24 grand slam singles titles. 'I’m black so I look mean?' Serena Williams discusses race and pregnancy 2017-08-15T04:00:00Z Her next milestone: topping Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 slams. Expecting Mom Serena Williams Says Tennis Maybe 'Skips a Generation' 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z She is one short of Australian Margaret Court's overall record of 24 grand slam titles, which were split between the professional and amateur eras. Serena hits back after McEnroe ranks her 700th on men's tour 2017-06-27T04:00:00Z The Times reports that Court told congregants: “This isn’t about the Margaret Court Arena. This is about the truth.” Margaret Court reaffirms opposition to gay marriage 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z "I think Margaret Court started this with her letter to Qantas saying she would boycott the airline for their support of same-sex marriage," Navratilova said. Navratilova awaiting response from Australian Open organizers 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z On Sunday, Ms. Court told her congregation: “This isn’t about the Margaret Court Arena. This is about the truth.” Margaret Court, Voice of a Pulpit, Defends Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z Australia's Margaret Court is the world's most successful female tennis star. Tennis and politics clash on Australian Open centre court - BBC News 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z So says Australian tennis legend Margaret Court, anyway. What are the secrets of the ‘gay agenda’ – flag-waving and flannel shirts? | Arwa Mahdawi 2017-06-04T04:00:00Z The only big record left to break is that of Australia's Margaret Court, who won 24 grand slam singles titles between 1960 and 1973. Serena still hitting balls, baby bump and all 2017-06-03T04:00:00Z "The platform people like Margaret Court use needs to be made smaller, not bigger." Martina Navratilova Calls Margaret Court 'Racist Homophobe' 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova, a tennis great, raised those comments in May while pressing for the name of Margaret Court Arena to be changed, describing Ms. Court as racist and homophobic. Margaret Court, Voice of a Pulpit, Defends Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z "Whatever people may think about Margaret Court's views about gay marriage… she is one of the all-time greats and the Margaret Court Arena celebrates Margaret Court the tennis player," he told 3AW radio. Tennis and politics clash on Australian Open centre court - BBC News 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova, for example, has led demands for the Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne to be renamed in response. What are the secrets of the ‘gay agenda’ – flag-waving and flannel shirts? | Arwa Mahdawi 2017-06-04T04:00:00Z "The platform people like Margaret Court use needs to be made smaller, not bigger," Navratilova said, addressing the arena itself, while adding that another Australian great should be recognized instead. Navratilova hits back at 'homophobe' Court in open letter 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z In an open letter penned to the Margaret Court Arena, published by the Sydney Morning Herald, Navratilova argued that talent in a particular field is not enough to warrant naming a venue after an individual. Martina Navratilova Calls Margaret Court 'Racist Homophobe' 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z “We should not be celebrating this kind of behaviour, this kind of philosophy. The platform people like Margaret Court use needs to be made smaller, not bigger.” 'This is not OK': Martina Navratilova repeats call to rename Margaret Court Arena 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z There's no question that Margaret Court is one of the greatest players in tennis history. Tennis and politics clash on Australian Open centre court - BBC News 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z With a capacity of 7,500, Margaret Court Arena is the third-largest stadium used at the Australian Open. Players Urge Renaming Margaret Court Arena After Latest Comments on Gays 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z The men’s world No1, Andy Murray, appealed to authorities to bring the issue to a head sooner rather than later to avoid any risk of players boycotting the Margaret Court Arena at the Australian Open. Margaret Court says 'tennis is full of lesbians' as row escalates 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z The Australian number one added: "I find it very hard to believe that the name would ever be changed - the court's named Margaret Court Arena because of what she did in tennis." Andy Murray hints at Margaret Court Arena boycott at Australian Open 2017-05-30T04:00:00Z "The court's named Margaret Court Arena because of what she did in tennis, and that's why basically," the 33-year-old told Australian media at the French Open. Stosur says players could boycott Margaret Court stadium 2017-05-30T04:00:00Z Australian Open venue Margaret Court Arena will not be renamed despite the 24-time Grand Slam champion's opposition to same-sex marriage. Margaret Court Arena: Name to remain despite ex-player's same-sex views 2017-05-25T04:00:00Z Even Margaret Court Arena’s official Twitter account distanced itself from its namesake. Players Urge Renaming Margaret Court Arena After Latest Comments on Gays 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z Australian great Margaret Court won 24 grand slam singles titles, one ahead of American Williams, who confirmed she was pregnant on Wednesday and will sit out the rest of the season. Motherhood no obstacle for Serena's return, says Court 2017-04-20T04:00:00Z "We'll see who wants to play on Margaret Court Arena and who doesn't." Andy Murray hints at Margaret Court Arena boycott at Australian Open 2017-05-30T04:00:00Z Australia's tennis number one Samantha Stosur has suggested players at the Australian Open could boycott the Melbourne Park stadium named after Margaret Court due to the 24-times grand slam champion's opposition to same-sex marriage. Stosur says players could boycott Margaret Court stadium 2017-05-30T04:00:00Z The Margaret Court Arena also hosts other sporting events and concerts. Margaret Court Arena: Name to remain despite ex-player's same-sex views 2017-05-25T04:00:00Z “The Margaret Court Arena celebrates Margaret Court the tennis player.” Players Urge Renaming Margaret Court Arena After Latest Comments on Gays 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z She remains tantalizingly close to the all-time grand slam record held by Australia’s Margaret Court, whose 24 major titles were split between the amateur and professional eras. Serena Williams confirms pregnancy and expects her first child 'this fall' 2017-04-19T04:00:00Z But when the No1 women’s player, Margaret Court, accepted his challenge and lost, King knew the equal rights movement badly needed a victory. Four decades after the Battle of the Sexes, the fight for equality in tennis goes on 2017-03-11T05:00:00Z “With all the respect to Margaret Court, it’s another era,” Patrick Mouratoglou, Williams’s coach, said. At 74, Margaret Court Remains Outspoken on Her Prowess, and Values 2017-01-30T05:00:00Z And Tom Steinfort, a senior correspondent for Nine News in Australia, tweeted: "I'll never set foot in Margaret Court Arena again because of this." Margaret Court Arena: Name to remain despite ex-player's same-sex views 2017-05-25T04:00:00Z "With all the respect for Margaret Court, it was another era, the draws were like 16 players and they were not professionals," he said. Serena to play fewer tournaments to aid grand slam quest 2017-01-29T05:00:00Z Only Margaret Court’s 24, gathered mainly in the years before the Open era, remains ahead of Williams, who has seven Australian Open titles, seven Wimbledon titles, six U.S. Serena Williams stands alone atop modern tennis after winning Australian Open 2017-01-28T05:00:00Z Australia's Margaret Court is the only player still ahead of Serena in terms of Grand Slam singles titles on 24. Australian Open 2017: Serena Williams beats Venus Williams to set Grand Slam record 2017-01-28T05:00:00Z Now ranked 79th in the world, Lucic-Baroni overpowered Brady on a steamy day on Margaret Court Arena, dominating from the baseline and blasting 35 winners past the qualifier. Ecstatic Lucic-Baroni ends 18-year wait with quarter-final spot 2017-01-23T05:00:00Z Open last year, won eight of the last 11 games in a topsy-turvy contest on Margaret Court Arena to secure a last-16 meeting with the final Australian in the draw, Daria Gavrilova. Fifth seed Pliskova survives Ostapenko scare in Melbourne 2017-01-21T05:00:00Z They play an afternoon match on Margaret Court Arena. Williams, Safarova in French Open final rematch at Melbourne 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z Since then, they have planted trees and added 3,200 square meters of shade in the redevelopment of Margaret Court. Australian Open blazes but extreme heat avoided 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z The Spaniard wins 7-5, 6-4 in one hour and 38 minutes on Margaret Court Arena to progress to the second round, and the day is well under way now. Bernard Tomic v Thomaz Bellucci: Australian Open round one – live! 2017-01-15T05:00:00Z That would move her past Steffi Graf and leave her one shy of Margaret Court at the top of the all-time list. Williams wary of another semi-final slip-up 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z There’s also the likelihood that Williams will reach the overall record held by King’s contemporary Margaret Court of Australia, who finished with 24 major titles. Billie Jean King: On Serena, Federer, Pokemon Go at US Open 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z There’s also the likelihood Williams will reach the overall record held by King’s contemporary Margaret Court of Australia, who finished with 24 major titles. Billie Jean King: On Serena, Federer, Pokemon Go at US Open 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z That only trails Margaret Court’s 24 singles championships at the Slams. U.S. Open can keep out the rain but can't escape the injuries 2016-08-28T04:00:00Z The American won three major titles in her 30s, another record - alongside Margaret Court - until it was surpassed by current world number one Williams. Wimbledon 2016: Venus Williams title would be 'Hollywood' - Martina Navratilova 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z Margaret Court, who won 24 major titles, holds the all-time record. Welcome Guest Appears at Play on Wimbledon’s Middle Sunday 2016-07-03T04:00:00Z Margaret Court holds the all-time record with 24. Djokovic’s Grand Slam Chances in Peril at Wimbledon 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z One more – next week at Wimbledon, say – would bring her level with Steffi Graf’s total, and only two short of Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24. Serena Williams: 'Not everyone’s going to like the way I look' 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z For Williams' coach, winning number 22 -- and thence upward to the all-time record of 24 held by Australian Margaret Court, who straddled the amateur and professional eras -- is still very much on the agenda. Numbers game keeps slam-chasing Serena on edge 2016-06-05T04:00:00Z Margaret Court holds the all-time record of 24. Garbine Muguruza denies Serena Williams the French Open title 2016-06-04T04:00:00Z Williams is looking for her fourth Roland Garros singles title and her 22nd overall in grand slams, which would equal the record of Steffi Graf and place her two behind all-time record holder Margaret Court. Serena holds key to French Open final 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z Margaret Court holds the overall record with 24. Serena Williams and Garbiñe Muguruza Advance to French Open Final 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z The 34-year-old's charge to overhaul Margaret Court's record 24 grand slam singles titles may have stalled since she chalked up major number 21 at last year's Wimbledon. Serena the figurehead as rivals struggle 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z Margaret Court won 24 majors, and Steffi Graf 22. Serena Williams defeats Madison Keys to win fourth Italian Open title 2016-05-15T04:00:00Z It was the first of many classics at Kooyong, where everyone from Don Budge and Maureen Connolly to Rod Laver and Margaret Court to Jimmy Connors and Chris Evert made their marks. Davis Cup Returning to a Part of Its Glorious, Grassy Past 2016-02-27T05:00:00Z Margaret Court holds the all-time record for major singles titles, with 24. Angelique Kerber Defeats Serena Williams to Claim Australian Open Title 2016-01-30T05:00:00Z Williams will be the centre of attention, however, as she bids to match Graf's Open-era haul of 22 Grand Slam titles, closing in on Margaret Court's all-time mark of 24. Serena Williams aims at Steffi Graf Grand Slam singles record 2016-01-29T05:00:00Z Australia's Margaret Court holds the overall record with 24. Williams seeking to join Graf with Australian Open win 2016-01-29T05:00:00Z Margaret Court holds the all-time Grand Slam title record, at 24. Serena Sweeps Past Sharapova in Straight Sets 2016-01-26T05:00:00Z Margaret Court, the Australian great who won 24 Grand Slam singles titles and has a court named in her honor at Melbourne Park, was in the crowd watching Williams. Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova have confirmed their quarterfinal date at the Australian Open, each advancing in straight sets on Sunday to ensure a rematch between last year's finalists 2016-01-24T05:00:00Z Adding to the surreal atmosphere at Melbourne Park, Briton Murray was oblivious to the unfolding drama as he battled Portugal's Joao Sousa in the neighbouring Margaret Court Arena. Collapse of Murray's father-in-law sours Briton's day 2016-01-23T05:00:00Z EST 03:43 Back on Margaret Court arena, Murray has drawn first blood against Sousa. Andy Murray v João Sousa, Madison Keys v Ana Ivanovic: Australian Open 2016 – live! | Les Roopanarine 2016-01-23T05:00:00Z Andy Murray of Britain, the No. 2 seed, was set to open night play at Margaret Court Arena against the Australian Sam Groth. Ana Ivanovic and John Isner Reach Third Round in Melbourne 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z It’s emotional all right on Margaret Court Arena. Australian Open 2016: Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep out in first round – as it happened 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z His match against Alexander Zverev is up second on Margaret Court Arena tomorrow. Australian Open 2016: day one – as it happened 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Victory at Flushing Meadows would have moved her into a tie with Graf on 22 grand slam titles, the most in the Open era, and two behind the all-time leader, Australia's Margaret Court. Serena faces tricky ascent to seventh heaven 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z Photograph: David Crosling/EPA Meanwhile, back on Margaret Court, Murray has just secured a second break to move 4-1 ahead in the third set. Andy Murray v João Sousa, Madison Keys v Ana Ivanovic: Australian Open 2016 – live! | Les Roopanarine 2016-01-23T05:00:00Z “Everything is actually really well,” said Williams, who practiced in Margaret Court Arena early Friday morning. Australian Open Draw Seems Suited for Serena Williams 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z EST 04:37 It’s emotional all right on Margaret Court Arena. Australian Open 2016: Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep out in first round – as it happened 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z His match against Alexander Zverev is up second on Margaret Court Arena tomorrow. Australian Open 2016: day one – as it happened 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z "There's numbers," she said at the awards dinner, referencing Graf's 22 slams and the 24 singles titles won by all-time leader Margaret Court of Australia. Serena accepts Sportsperson of Year, eyes more slams 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z Back on Margaret Court, Sousa has just missed an opportunity to go 3-0 up. Andy Murray v João Sousa, Madison Keys v Ana Ivanovic: Australian Open 2016 – live! | Les Roopanarine 2016-01-23T05:00:00Z She was also playing as much against historic figures like Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe Jr. looking over her shoulder, and against Margaret Court and Steffi Graf, who represent mountains still to climb. Serena Williams Legacy Extends Beyond Grand Slam Bid 2015-09-12T04:00:00Z Games have been going to serve on Margaret Court: it’s now 5-3 to Wawrinka, who will serve to take the second set. Australian Open 2016: Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep out in first round – as it happened 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z If she wins two more after that – say, in Australia and at Wimbledon next year – she matches the all-time record of Margaret Court. Serena Williams pursues history as Don King and Steffi Graf lurk 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z Williams would be the fourth woman to win the Grand Slam, joining Graf, Maureen Connolly and Margaret Court. How a tennis Grand Slam compares to other rare sports feats 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z Back on Margaret Court arena, Murray has drawn first blood against Sousa. Andy Murray v João Sousa, Madison Keys v Ana Ivanovic: Australian Open 2016 – live! | Les Roopanarine 2016-01-23T05:00:00Z Should she complete the grand slam at Flushing Meadows and pull level with Graf, only Margaret Court’s mark of 24 will remain. Will America finally embrace Serena Williams? 2015-08-29T04:00:00Z Games have been going to serve on Margaret Court: it’s now 5-3 to Wawrinka, who will serve to take the second set. Australian Open 2016: Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep out in first round – as it happened 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z At the same time, a victory would give her 22 career major tournament singles titles, tying Graf’s mark and leaving her just two behind the all-time leader, Margaret Court. What to Know Before the U.S. Open 2015-08-28T04:00:00Z Williams would also tie Graf at 22 career Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the post-1968 Open era, and move closer to Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24. How Serena Williams Produced Her Second Act 2015-08-26T04:00:00Z The second seed will shortly be making his way on to Margaret Court arena for his third round match against Portugal’s João Sousa. Andy Murray v João Sousa, Madison Keys v Ana Ivanovic: Australian Open 2016 – live! | Les Roopanarine 2016-01-23T05:00:00Z Mouratoglou has insisted that she can get to 24 Grand Slams, which is the most won by a single player — Margaret Court — to date. The Meaning of Serena Williams 2015-08-25T04:00:00Z Rod Laver, the only male player to twice win all four Grand Slam tournaments in the same calendar year - in 1962 and 1969 - and leading women’s major winner Margaret Court were in that category. Controversy and criticism hits once-proud tennis Down Under 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z Looking at the numbers she’s almost there; her 21st grand slam title moved her to within one of Steffi Graf’s Open era record and three behind Margaret Court’s all-time mark. Wimbledon 2015 review: the best and worst of this year’s tournament 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z Williams, winning her 28th straight Grand Slam match, is now just one major title behind Graf on the Open era list and two behind all-time leader Margaret Court. Weekend Sports In Brief 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z The second seed will shortly be making his way on to Margaret Court arena for his third round match against Portugal’s João Sousa. Andy Murray v João Sousa, Madison Keys v Ana Ivanovic: Australian Open 2016 – live! | Les Roopanarine 2016-01-23T05:00:00Z It would leave her one short of Steffi Graf’s total and just two shy of the all-time record set by Margaret Court. Serena Williams v Garbiñe Muguruza: Wimbledon women's singles final – live! 2015-07-11T04:00:00Z At 33, the oldest Australian Open winner in the professional era, Williams left few in doubt that the pursuit of Steffi Graf's 22 titles and Margaret Court's 24 will continue. Serena continues mastery of Sharapova for magical 19th 2015-01-31T05:00:00Z Australia's Margaret Court holds the record across all eras with 24. Williams bids to continue tyranny of Sharapova 2015-01-30T05:00:00Z She is now in position to win a 19th and move into a tie for third with Helen Wills Moody, behind Margaret Court with 24 and Steffi Graf with 22. Maria Sharapova vs. Serena Williams: A One-Sided Rivalry 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z There was a slightly embarrassing moment for organizers in the first set when the match had to be suspended for several minutes as water dripped from the roof of the refurbished Margaret Court Arena. Wawrinka exacts revenge on Garcia-Lopez 2015-01-26T05:00:00Z It would leave her one short of Steffi Graf’s total and just two shy of the all-time record set by Margaret Court. Serena Williams v Garbiñe Muguruza: Wimbledon women's singles final – live! 2015-07-11T04:00:00Z Play was stopped briefly when part of the new retractable roof on Margaret Court Arena leaked. Dominika Cibulkova Eliminates Victoria Azarenka in Three Sets 2015-01-25T05:00:00Z But Williams fought back in the midday sun on Margaret Court Arena to win her third-round match. Venus Williams Surges Into Fourth Round 2015-01-23T05:00:00Z Serena Williams kept a close eye on sister Venus's progress over on Margaret Court Arena. Serena joins Venus in round four 2015-01-23T05:00:00Z Murray takes on the Australian in the second match of the day on Margaret Court Arena at around 02:00 GMT. Murray ready for Matosevic challenge 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z The first stage of renovations has just been competed, including 1,500 additional stadium seats and a fully retractable roof for the Margaret Court Arena. Melbourne ready for tennis returns 2015-01-19T05:00:00Z Murray will be among the earlier starters to this year's tournament as he is scheduled second on Margaret Court Arena, at around 1pm local time. Murray ready despite difficult draw 2015-01-17T05:00:00Z Helen Wills Moody won 19 titles, while Germany's Steffi Graf won 22 and Australia's Margaret Court claimed 24 titles. Slow-starting Serena wants title 'more than anyone else' 2015-01-17T05:00:00Z The Spaniard will work with Tennis Australia to hold a charity event on Jan. 14 at Margaret Court Arena in the leadup to the tournament. Australian Open lifts prize money 10 percent 2014-10-07T04:00:00Z Moody, at number 19, is the next target but just ahead sits Steffi Graf on 22 and just ahead her is the great Margaret Court who tops the list with 24. Number 18 in the books, Williams targets next grand slam 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z Margaret Court, of Australia, holds the all-time record, with 24 slams spanning the Open and pre-Open eras. Why Serena Williams Is Now The Greatest American Tennis Player Ever 2014-09-07T04:00:00Z In a 14-year pro career, she beat legends Billie Jean King four times and Margaret Court twice. Julie Heldman helped open up women's tennis 2014-08-23T04:00:00Z The Bulgarian prevailed after an 156-minute Margaret Court Arena thriller rounded off by the tensest of tiebreaks which he clinched on his fifth match point. Dominant Nadal leads race into second week in Melbourne 2014-01-18T13:46:52Z Organizers also launched the newly renovated Margaret Court Arena, which will provide a third covered show court after Rod Laver Arena's center court and the Hisense Arena. Australian Open lifts prize money 10 percent 2014-10-07T04:00:00Z The victory was her 60th in the main draw at the Australian Open, which tied her with Margaret Court for the most wins at the tournament in the Open era. Serena wastes little time in reaching third round 2014-01-15T03:09:44Z Williams held a 3-0 lead in the third set before dropping the next five games and eventually the match in front of a supportive crowd on Margaret Court Arena. Upsets on First Day of Australian Open 2014-01-13T12:48:31Z The 22nd seeded Russian came back from 3-0 down in the deciding set as seven-times grand slam champion Williams struggled to hold serve at Margaret Court Arena. Venus knocked out of first round of Australian Open 2014-01-13T02:56:17Z Australian Margaret Court leads the all-time list with 24. Serena eyes sixth coronation at Melbourne Park 2014-01-10T12:15:15Z Australia's Margaret Court holds the overall record of 24 grand slam singles titles, while Germany's Steffi Graf won 22 titles in the Open era. Serena should surpass 20 grand slam titles: Navratilova 2014-01-07T09:10:36Z She turned professional a year later and went on to win 22 Grand Slam singles titles, a total second only to Margaret Court’s 24. Peter Graf, Volatile Father of Tennis Great, Dies at 75 2013-12-04T03:35:03Z Australian Margaret Court rules the record books with 24. Serena lucky in love on the tennis court 2013-09-09T20:59:07Z Open women's winner since tennis turned professional in 1968, supplanting Australian Margaret Court, who was 31 years and 55 days old when she triumphed in 1973. Serena, Azarenka one step from title rematch 2013-09-05T23:19:39Z The first national lawn tennis championship was played at the stadium in 1915, and the stars who played there over the years included Bill Tilden and Rod Laver, Margaret Court and Billie Jean King. Storied Queens Stadium Is Poised for a Comeback 2013-06-24T00:30:42Z She needs two more to draw level with both Navratilova and Chris Evert who sit above her with 18 major titles on the all-time women's list headed by Margaret Court with 24. Williams has mental edge over rest at Wimbledon 2013-06-20T11:42:39Z Steffi Graf was 22-9, and the Australian Margaret Court was a remarkable 24-5 in a career that spanned the amateur and Open eras. Straight Sets: An Era of Greatness, but No Grand Slams 2013-06-11T01:45:54Z I beat Margaret Court when I was 15. Australian Open: New Generation of Women Already Leaving Their Mark 2013-01-16T12:17:19Z The 25-year-old was actually facing world number five David Ferrer across the net on Margaret Court Arena, a player who the American has modelled his game on. Smyzcek meets his mirror match in Ferrer defeat 2013-01-16T10:22:51Z Margaret Court, who holds the all-time record for Grand Slam singles titles with 24, won 11 of them in Australia when many of the world’s best did not routinely make the long journey. Special Report: Australian Open: 'Big Four' Still Missing a Vital Element: Nadal 2013-01-11T12:20:04Z “Playing on Margaret Court Arena, it’s an honor, as always, to be on that court,” Navratilova said. Straight Sets: Navratilova Backs Kvitova; Criticizes Ranking System 2012-01-23T07:48:49Z A non-pulsed Nalbandian remonstrated with Nouni for some minutes as boos and jeering rang out in the stands at Margaret Court Arena, before he grudgingly returned to the baseline with the score at deuce. Angry Nalbandian blasts referee after Isner loss 2012-01-18T10:43:16Z Activists are calling for people attending the year's first grand slam event, starting January 16, to unfurl "rainbow flags" at the Margaret Court Arena, the third show-court at Melbourne Park named after the Australian. Court upset but unbowed on same-sex stance 2012-01-11T09:27:47Z The last woman to win the tournament after turning 30 was Margaret Court—back in 1973. Straight Sets: After 30, the Going Is Getting Even Tougher 2012-01-10T20:09:25Z “As a young Australian tennis player, I aspired to be like Margaret Court,” Stubbs said. Straight Sets: Margaret Court Defends Her Views on Gay Marriage 2012-01-04T19:38:40Z Navratilova, who wore a small rainbow ribbon on her right sleeve as she played in the women’s legends doubles on Margaret Court Arena, commented on Court’s recent statements. Straight Sets: Navratilova Backs Kvitova; Criticizes Ranking System 2012-01-23T07:48:49Z When Margaret Court became the first woman to lift weights to improve her tennis, her enhanced game represented a sea change in the women’s game and foreshadowed today’s powerful stars. The Genteel Origins of Tennis and the Serve 2011-08-29T04:48:00Z The "Rainbow Flags over Margaret Court Arena" Facebook page is calling on people to break their silence in supporting the initiative. Court upset but unbowed on same-sex stance 2012-01-11T09:27:47Z Murray kept his cool and picked his shots as his Ukrainian opponent stormed around a noisy Margaret Court arena fists pumping, the Scot sealing his victory with a thumping serve after two hours. Nadal and Clijsters cruise as Jankovic heads out 2011-01-20T14:10:44Z Facebook groups and online petitions expressed their disapproval of Court’s statements, and some have suggested bringing rainbow flags into Margaret Court Arena, the third largest stadium at the Australian Open, which begins Jan. 16. Straight Sets: Margaret Court Defends Her Views on Gay Marriage 2012-01-04T19:38:40Z Murray sprinted through the first set in front of a raucous sell-out crowd on Margaret Court Arena, taking just 29 minutes. Murray beats Marchenko to set up third-round Lopez meeting 2011-01-20T12:41:03Z Lining the walkways are bust after bust of great champions long since retired, from Norman Brookes to Margaret Court and Rod Laver to Pat Cash and Patrick Rafter. Tennis: Australia Seeks Path Back to Top 2011-01-20T12:20:40Z Margaret Court has won more grand slam titles than any other player and has been honored for her achievements in tennis. Court upset but unbowed on same-sex stance 2012-01-11T09:27:47Z Murray, ranked No. 5 and the losing finalist last year, plays Illya Marchenko of Ukraine in a night match on Margaret Court Arena. Federer survives scare against Simon at Australian Open 2011-01-19T20:42:26Z There has been talk of possible protests at the Australian Open, possibly in or near the court that bears your name, Margaret Court Arena. Straight Sets: Margaret Court Defends Her Views on Gay Marriage 2012-01-04T19:38:40Z Heat was the least of Nadal's problems on a damp but muggy Tuesday, as slippery conditions on court curtailed his practice session after about half an hour at the venue's Margaret Court Arena. Nadal tests recovery from flu in soggy Melbourne 2011-01-11T04:21:32Z "It was a great final and it could have gone any way," Williams said after receiving the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup from Margaret Court, who won a record 24 grand slam singles titles. 2010-01-31T05:48:00Z Margaret Court has shown herself to have bigoted views... Court upset but unbowed on same-sex stance 2012-01-11T09:27:47Z Margaret Court Arena will have an extra 1500 seats added and a retractable roof, and there will be a new Eastern Plaza that will house 21 new courts. 2010-01-19T13:14:00Z That match completes the action on Margaret Court Arena. 2010-01-17T23:52:00Z |
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