Margaret Court AC MBE (née Smith; born 16 July 1942), also known as Margaret Smith Court, is an Australian former world No. 1 tennis player and a Christian minister.

Quotes

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  • "“I wasn’t one who looked for it, I didn’t know I was getting it, I was very honoured when I was told I was"
  • "This was for my tennis and I think it was a long time coming and I’m very honoured … We did nothing but play for our nation".
  • "I was used as a high profile person to get some opinions and views across – but I have nothing against homosexual people or transgender people".
  • "Everything we have in life is a choice. That’s the freedom God gave us. That’s their choice. I don’t hate them for their choice"
  • "I think a lot of it is because of being a minister and making a stand for my beliefs. I have had a lot of bullying. But we should be able to say what we believe. I’ve got nothing against anybody"
  • "I’ve admired her as a player … But I don’t think she has ever admired me".

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