Tennis
Billie Jean King angered by Margaret Court
14 January 2018 - 00:00
Twelve-time grand slam champion Billie Jean King said Margaret Court's name should be stripped from the Australian Open showcourt due to her divisive views on sexuality.
American King's comments follow a report in the New York Times this week in which Martina Navratilova said she would refuse to play on Margaret Court Arena if still competing.
A contemporary of King, 75-year-old Court is a Christian pastor and has campaigned against same-sex marriage, which recently became legal in Australia...
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