PLAYER PROFILE

Margaret Court

  • Age81
  • Born16 July 1942
  • Birth PlaceAlbury, NSW
  • LivesPerth, Western Australia
  • Height175 cm
  • PlaysRight-handed
  • Playing StatusRetired
  • Australian Tennis Hall Of Fame1993
  • International Tennis Hall Of Fame1979
“I loved playing for my nation and representing my nation ... that still brings tears to my eyes.”

— Margaret Court, 27 Jan 2020

» Margaret Court’s Golden Grand Slam Anniversary

Singles champion
Australian 1960-66, 1969-71, 1973
French 1962, 1964, 1969-70, 1973
United States 1962, 1965, 1969-70, 1973
Wimbledon 1963, 1965, 1970

Doubles champion
Australian 1961-63, 1965, 1969-71, 1973
French 1964-66, 1973
Wimbledon 1964, 1969
United States 1963, 1968, 1970, 1973, 1975

Mixed doubles champion
Australian 1963-65, 1969
French 1963-65, 1969
Wimbledon 1963, 1965-66, 1968, 1975
United States 1961-65, 1969-70, 1972

Federation Cup
1963-1965, 1968-1970
Captain 1965, 1968, 1971

Dubbed “The Arm” by Billie Jean King for her formidable reach, Court amassed a list of tournament wins that is unrivalled. She is one of only three players to complete the “boxed set” – singles, doubles and mixed titles at all four majors. A strong, superbly conditioned athlete known for her blanketing net attack and powerful serve, Court collected 64 major titles in singles, doubles and mixed (including two shared Australian mixed titles); her closest rival is Martina Navratilova with 59. In 1970, Margaret Court became just the second woman to complete the Grand Slam; only Steffi Graf has since emulated the feat. As Margaret Smith, the “Aussie Amazon” had already swept a unique Grand Slam in mixed doubles with Ken Fletcher in 1963. An 11-time winner of her national title, from 12 finals, no other player has so dominated a Grand Slam like Court at the Australian Championships.

Margaret Court in the news

A Wimbledon dream: Goolagong Cawley and Newcombe look back
Evonne Goolagong and John Newcombe were crowned Wimlbedon singles champions in 1971; Getty Images
3 July, 2021

On the 50th anniversary of their 1971 Wimbledon singles triumphs, Evonne Goolagong Cawley and John Newcombe reflect on a golden era for the sport.
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Celebrating US Open anniversaries of Aussie champions
Margaret Court, Lleyton Hewitt, Sam Stosur and Ken Rosewall are all celebrating US Open anniversaries this year. Pictures: Getty Images
31 August, 2020

Several Australian champions - of both today and yesteryear - are celebrating significant anniversaries of US Open triumphs this year.
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Ash Barty: The power of self-belief
A SPECIAL MOMENT: Ash Barty celebrates winning Roland Garros in 2019. Picture: Getty Images
6 June, 2020

With her Grand Slam breakthrough at Roland Garros in 2019, Ash Barty demonstrated that approaching challenges with a positive attitude can reap major rewards.
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Aussie players: a special connection
TEAM MATES: Nick Kyrgios and Alex de Minaur in action during the ATP Cup in January. Picture: Getty Images
12 April, 2020

Australia’s top players are continuing a tradition of camaraderie that was famously established by their major-winning predecessors.
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