According to the Nine Network and its tedious tabloids, Margaret Court is causing headlines again by demanding that she receive the same attention and respect from Tennis Australia on the anniversary of her 1970 grand slam, as Rod Laver received for his 1969 grand slam. According to Nine journalist, James Matthey:
Court won all four majors in 1970 and finished her career with 24 grand slam singles titles — the most in history — but has sparked controversy in recent years with her outspoken opposition to same-sex marriage.
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