Margaret Smith Court

Federer edges Roddick 16-14 in 5th for 15th major

By HOWARD FENDRICH| AP| Sports

… Federer won the French Open four Sundays earlier to complete a career Grand Slam and tie Sampras with 14 major titles ( Margaret Smith Court owns the women's record of 24). "Sorry, Pete," Roddick said. "I tried to hold him off." He weathered Federer …

Story|07/05/2009

Serena's 10th Slam moves her back to No. 1

By JOHN PYE| AP| Sports

… 2004 Australian title. Williams still remains far away from the women's record for Grand Slam singles titles. Margaret Court Smith had 24 and Steffi Graf 22. But by making the singles and doubles finals, she already had become the all-time …

Story|01/31/2009

King's book highlights 'Battle of the Sexes' match

By MELISSA MURPHY| AP| SPORTS

… Riggs provoked controversy. Women belonged in the kitchen and the bedroom, he said. After Riggs defeated top-ranked Margaret Court 6-2, 6-1 on Mother's Day in 1973, he appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated and Time. King was next for his …

Story|08/11/2008

Today in History - July 16

WORLD

… Attorney General Dick Thornburgh is 76. Soul singer William Bell is 69. Actor Corin Redgrave is 69. Former tennis player Margaret Court is 66. Violinist Pinchas Zukerman is 60. Actor-singer Ruben Blades is 60. Rock composer-musician Stewart Copeland …

Story|07/16/2008

Police Use Pepper Spray on Fans at Australian Open After Racial Slur Allegations

news.com.au| World

… The Australian Open erupted in ugly violence last night as police doused tennis fans with capsicum spray. Panic gripped Margaret Court Arena as spectators gasped for air after coming into contact with the spray. Many ran for the exits and the match had to …

Story|01/16/2008