![Margaret (Smith) Court](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Court-287x465.jpg)
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
![Goolagong and Newcombe, Wimbledon 1971 Evonne Goolagong and John Newcombe were crowned Wimlbedon singles champions in 1971; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Evonne-Goolagong-John-Newcombe-1971-700x450.png)
On the 50th anniversary of their 1971 Wimbledon singles triumphs, Evonne Goolagong Cawley and John Newcombe reflect on a golden era for the sport.
![Margaret Court, Lleyton Hewitt, Sam Stosur and Ken Rosewall are all celebrating US Open anniversaries this year. Pictures: Getty Images Margaret Court, Lleyton Hewitt, Sam Stosur and Ken Rosewall are all celebrating US Open anniversaries this year. Pictures: Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/USOpen2020-700x450.jpg)
Several Australian champions - of both today and yesteryear - are celebrating significant anniversaries of US Open triumphs this year.
![A SPECIAL MOMENT: Ash Barty celebrates winning Roland Garros in 2019. Picture: Getty Images A SPECIAL MOMENT: Ash Barty celebrates winning Roland Garros in 2019. Picture: Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GettyImages-1154615380-700x450.jpg)
With her Grand Slam breakthrough at Roland Garros in 2019, Ash Barty demonstrated that approaching challenges with a positive attitude can reap major rewards.
![TEAM MATES: Nick Kyrgios and Alex de Minaur in action during the ATP Cup in January. Picture: Getty Images TEAM MATES: Nick Kyrgios and Alex de Minaur in action during the ATP Cup in January. Picture: Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/GettyImages-1198393841-700x450.jpg)
Australia’s top players are continuing a tradition of camaraderie that was famously established by their major-winning predecessors.