John McEnroe mocked Australian Margaret Court as the 'crazy aunt' of tennis on Monday and said he hoped Serena Williams could beat the 77-year-old's record of winning 24 Grand Slam singles titles.
"Serena, do me a favour, 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. Thank you," added the American.Williams, who won the last of her 23 majors at the Australian Open in 2017, was knocked out of this year's tournament in the third round.
Tennis Australia has been quick to stress it does not agree with Court's views on same-sex marriage or the LGBTI community and has said the recognition is solely for her tennis achievements."The air quality in Melbourne is not the only nightmare that Tennis Australia is having," said the American, referring to smoke from recent bushfires."Margaret Court is another one.
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