Some say the press and tennis community’s treatment of Court isn’t unwarranted.

The former tennis player has made many controversial comments about same-sex marriage that have rubbed many folks the wrong way.

According to The Telegraph, she was very vocal about her opposition to same-sex marriage in Australia 10 years ago. And in 2017, she boycotted an airline for its support of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Today, she doubles down on her views. And she said that it’s her right to express her feelings and that they are tied to her Christian faith.

“I have had a lot of bullying. But we should be able to say what we believe,” she said. “I’ve got nothing against anybody. I respect everybody, I minister to everybody. I love the game still. I teach a lot of young people today, and I use illustrations from tennis about the discipline, the commitment, the focus. Sport brings so much to your life.”

Margaret Court

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