shot-button
Home > Sports News > Other Sports News > Article > Margaret Court dragging tennis to dark ages says John McEnroe

Margaret Court dragging tennis to dark ages, says John McEnroe

Updated on: 05 June,2017 07:59 AM IST  |  Paris
AFP |

John McEnroe claimed Margaret Court was taking tennis back to "the dark ages" with her controversial and sustained outbursts over homosexuality

Margaret Court dragging tennis to dark ages, says John McEnroe

Listen to this article
Margaret Court dragging tennis to dark ages, says John McEnroe
x
00:00

John McEnroe
John McEnroe

John McEnroe claimed Margaret Court was taking tennis back to "the dark ages" with her controversial and sustained outbursts over homosexuality.


The 58-year-old American legend also included Ilie Nastase in his blast after the Romanian recently made derogatory remarks over women and Serena Williams’s unborn baby.



Margaret Court
Margaret Court 

Court has made a string of lurid claims over same-sex marriage, homosexuality and transgender children.

"Margaret Court and Ilie Nastase have taken tennis back to the dark ages," McEnroe said in a Eurosport video. "So I pronounce you man and wife." McEnroe suggested a solution to the ongoing push to have the Margaret Court Arena at the Australian Open renamed in protest at the 74-year-old’s views.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!

Did you find this article helpful?

Yes
No

Help us improve further by providing more detailed feedback and stand a chance to win a 3-month e-paper subscription! Click Here

Note: Winners will be selected via a lucky draw.

Help us improve further by providing more detailed feedback and stand a chance to win a 3-month e-paper subscription! Click Here

Note: Winners will be selected via a lucky draw.


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK