The Greatest Tennis Champion of all Time
A Lasting Legacy
Margaret Court’s career set a benchmark that remains unmatched in tennis history. Across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, her achievements reflect consistency, focus, and an extraordinary competitive drive. Her story is one of commitment to excellence over time, shaped by discipline and determination. With 64 grand slam titles in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles over the course of her 17-year career, Margaret Court is arguably the greatest tennis player this world has ever seen.
A Life Shaped by Competition & Conviction
Margaret Court’s journey began on public tennis courts in Albury, NSW, where her natural ability and competitive drive quickly set her apart, eventually leading her to compete at the highest level of international tennis during a demanding and transformative era of the sport.
Across nearly two decades, she competed globally, adapting to different surfaces, opponents, and the physical demands of elite competition, with a career defined not only by success but by discipline, resilience, and strong personal conviction.
A Journey of Strength and Faith
Born in a country town to a hard-living father and a very protective mother, Margaret’s first racquet was a timber paling and her first step on a tennis court was via a hole in the fence. Against all odds, she built an indomitable game based on speed, power and fighting spirit.
After a stellar 17-year career of 24 singles, 19 doubles and 21 mixed doubles titles, three Grand Slams (one in singles, two in mixed doubles) and seven individual years as world No.1, Margaret retired to be with her husband and children. In 1991 she became an ordained minister. Today, ‘Pastor Marg’ preaches to thousands around the world and her charities feed, clothe and house many lost, homeless and hungry souls.
Match History
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Singles
12 Finals (11W - 1L)
1960 - def. Jan Lehane (7-5, 6-2)
1961 - def. Jan Lehane (6–1, 6–4)
1962 - def. Jan Lehane (6–0, 6–2)
1963 - def. Jan Lehane (6–2, 6–2)
1964 - def. Lesley Turner (6–3, 6–2)
1965 - def. Maria Bueno (5–7, 6–4, 5–2 ret.)
1966 - def. Nancy Richey (walkover)
1969 - def. Billie Jean King (6–4, 6–1)
1970 - def. Kerry Melville (6–1, 6–3)
1971 - def. Evonne Goolagong (2–6, 7–6, 7–5)
1973 - def. Evonne Goolagong (6–4, 7–5)
Doubles
12 Finals (8W - 4L)
1961
M. Court & M. Reitano def. M. Bevis & J. Lehane (6–4, 3–6, 7–5)1962
M. Court & R. Ebbern def. Darlene Hard & M. Reitano
(6–4, 6–4)1963
M. Court & R. Ebbern def. J. Lehane & L. Turner
(6–1, 6–3)1965
M. Court & L. Turner def. R. Ebbern & B. Jean Moffitt
(1–6, 6–2, 6–3)1969
M. Court & J. Tegart def. R. Casals & B. Jean King
(6–4, 6–4)1970
M. Court & J. Tegart-Dalton def. K. Krantzcke & K Melville
(6–3, 6–1)1971
M. Court & E. Goolagong def. J. Emmerson & L. Hunt
(6–0, 6–0)1973
M. Court & V. Wade def. K. Melville & K.Harris
(6–4, 6–4)Mixed
5 Finals (4W - 1L)
1963
M. Court & K. Fletcher def. F. Stolle & L. Turner
(7–5, 5–7, 6–4)1964
M. Court & K. Fletcher def. M. Sangster & J. Lehane
(6–3, 6–2)1965
M. Court & J. Newcombe vs. O. Davidson & R. Ebbern
(Shared Championship)1969
M. Court & M. Riessen vs. F. Stolle & A. Haydon-Jones
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Singles
6 Finals (5W - 1L)
1962 - def. Lesley Turner (6–3, 3–6, 7–5)
1964 - def. Maria Bueno (5–7, 6–1, 6–2)
1969 - def. Ann Haydon-Jones (6–1, 4–6, 6–3)
1970 - def. Helga Niessen (6–2, 6–4)
1973 - def. Christine Evert (6–7, 7–6, 6–4)
Doubles
7 Finals (4W - 3L)
1964
M. Court & L. Turner def. N. Baylon & H. Schultze
(6–3, 6–1)1965
M. Court & L. Turner def. F. Dürr & J. Lieffrig
(6–3, 6–1)1966
M. Court & J. Tegart def. J. Blackman & F. Toyne
(4–6, 6–1, 6–1)1973
M. Court & V. Wade def. F. Dürr & B. Stöve
(6–2, 6–3)Mixed
4 Finals (4W)
1963
M. Court & K. Fletcher def. F. Stolle & L. Turner
(6–1, 6–2)1964
M. Court & K. Fletcher def. F. Stolle & L. Turner
(6–3, 4–6, 8–6)1965
M. Court & K. Fletcher def. J. Newcombe & M. Bueno
(6–4, 6–4)1969
M. Court & M. Riessen def. Jean-Claude Barclay & F. Dürr
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Singles
6 Finals (5W - 1L)
1962 - def. Darlene Hard (9–7, 6–4)
1965 - def. Billie Jean Moffitt (8–6, 7–5)
1969 - def. Nancy Richey (6–2, 6–2)
1970 - def. Rosemary Casals (6–2, 2–6, 6–1)
1973 - def. Evonne Goolagong (7–6, 5–7, 6–2)
Doubles
8 Finals (5W - 3L)
1963
M. Court & R. Ebbern def. M. Bueno & D. Hard
(4–6, 10–8, 6–3)1968
M. Court & M. Bueno def. B. Jean King & R. Casals
(4–6, 9–7, 8–6)1970
M. Court & J. Tegart def. R. Casals & V. Wade
(6–3, 6–4)1973
M. Court & V. Wade def. B. Jean King & R. Casals
(3–6, 6–3, 7–5)1975
M. Court & V. Wade def. B. Jean King & R. Casals
(7–5, 2–6, 7–5)Mixed
9 Finals (8W - 1L)
1961
M. Court & R. Mark def. D. Ralston & D. Hard
(Default)1962
M. Court & F. Stolle def. F. Froehling III & L. Turner
(7–5, 6–2)1963
M. Court & K. Fletcher def. E. Rubinoff & J. Tegart
(3–6, 8–6, 6–2)1964
M. Court & J. Newcombe def. E. Rubinoff & J. Tegart
(10–8, 4–6, 6–3)1965
M. Court & F. Stolle def. F. Froehling III & J. Tegart
(6–2, 6–2)1969
M. Court & M. Riessen def. D. Ralston & F. Dürr
(7–5, 6–3)1970
M. Court & M. Riessen def. F. McMillan & J. Tegart
(6–4, 6–4)1972
M. Court & M. Riessen def. I. Năstase & R. Casals
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Singles
5 Finals (3W - 2L)
1963 - def. Billie Jean Moffitt (6–3, 6–4)
1965 - def. Maria Bueno (6–4, 7–5)
1970 - def. Billie Jean King (14–12, 11–9)
Doubles
6 Finals (2W - 4L)
1964
M. Court & L. Turner def. B. Jean Moffitt & K. Susman
(7–5, 6–2)1969
M. Court & J. Tegart def. P. Hogan & P. Mitchel
(9–7, 6–2 )Mixed
7 Finals (5W - 2L)
1963
M. Court & K. Fletcher def. B. Hewitt & D. Hard
(11–9, 6–4)1965
M. Court & K. Fletcher def. T. Roche & J. Dalton
(12–10, 6–3)1966
M. Court & K. Fletcher def. D. Ralston & B. Jean King
(4–6, 6–3, 6–3)1968
M. Court & K. Fletcher def. A. Metreveli & O. Morozova
(6–1, 14–12)1975
M. Court & M. Riessen def. A. Stone & B. Stöve
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Stats
Represented Australia 6 times: 1963 - 1965; 1968, 1969, 1971
Fed Cup Victories to Australia - 4: 1964, 1965; 1968, 1971
Captain of Australia 3 times: 1965, 1968, 1971
Singles Record
20 Victories - 0 Defeats
Doubles Record
15 Victories - 5 Defeats
About Margaret
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Margaret Court won Wimbledon three times: in 1963, 1965, and 1970. These victories highlighted her dominance on grass courts and cemented her as one of tennis's greatest players. Her 1970 Wimbledon win was part of her historic Grand Slam, where she won all four major titles in a single year.
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Margaret Court won 24 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in tennis history.
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Margaret Court won the Australian Open 11 times (1960–1966, 1969–1971, 1973), the most by any player in history. Her dominance in the tournament is unmatched, showcasing her incredible skill and consistency on home soil during her legendary tennis career.