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Who is Margaret Court, the controversial tennis great who is back in the spotlight? – SBS News
Former tennis great and Pentecostal minister Margaret Court has drawn repeated criticism in recent years for her comments on the LGBTIQ+ community.
Former Australian tennis great Margaret Court and her controversial views are once again back in the spotlight, over a decision to award her with the country’s top honour.
Court, who is already an Officer of the Order of Australia, is set to be made a Companion in the General Division of the AO – the highest award level.
The appointment to recognise her “eminent service to tennis” was due to be revealed on Monday but was leaked on social media on Friday. It has already attracted criticism over…
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