Statements (334)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Tennis
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| gptkbp:advocacy |
gptkb:Christianity
LGBTQ+ issues Christian values in sports Christianity in sports |
| gptkbp:advocated_for |
Christian values
Christian values in sports |
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Christianity
|
| gptkbp:appears_in |
gptkb:television_shows
|
| gptkbp:awarded_for |
gptkb:Order_of_Australia
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Order_of_Australia
gptkb:Australian_of_the_Year |
| gptkbp:biography |
gptkb:Margaret_Court:_The_Autobiography
Margaret Court: The Life and Times of a Tennis Legend |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1942-07-16
July 16, 1942 |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Albury,_New_South_Wales,_Australia
gptkb:Perth,_Australia |
| gptkbp:born |
July 16, 1942
|
| gptkbp:born_on |
July 16, 1942
|
| gptkbp:championship |
gptkb:64
|
| gptkbp:charity_work |
gptkb:Yes
Children's charities |
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:3
gptkb:4 |
| gptkbp:coaching_career |
gptkb:Yes
1970s-1980s 1978-1991 Coached several top players Australian Fed Cup Team Coached several successful players Australian Open titles as a coach Australian Open Women's Doubles Champion |
| gptkbp:competed_in |
1960s
1970s |
| gptkbp:controversy |
Comments on LGBTQ+ issues
LGBTQ+ comments views on LGBTQ+ issues |
| gptkbp:current_club |
gptkb:Margaret_Court_Tennis_Academy
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| gptkbp:documentary |
Margaret Court: The Legend
|
| gptkbp:famous_event |
1970 Grand Slam achievement
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
Winning the Grand Slam in 1970
Powerful serve and volley game Record number of Grand Slam titles Winning 11 Australian Open titles being a top female player her all-court game Winning the 1970 Grand Slam Winning the most Grand Slam singles titles winning the Grand Slam in 1970 |
| gptkbp:famous_match |
gptkb:1970_Wimbledon_Final
gptkb:1973_Battle_of_the_Sexes gptkb:1973_match_against_Bobby_Riggs gptkb:1970_Australian_Open_final gptkb:1973_Australian_Open_Final gptkb:1973_US_Open_Final gptkb:1975_Australian_Open_Final gptkb:1972_US_Open_Final gptkb:1974_US_Open_Final gptkb:1976_US_Open_Final gptkb:1970_Australian_Open_Final 1969 French Open Final 1971 French Open Final 1973 French Open Final 1972 French Open Final 1977 Australian Open Final 1970 Australian Open final against Billie Jean King 1970 French Open Final 1971 Australian Open Final |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" Success is a journey, not a destination."
" You have to believe in yourself when no one else does." " I always believed that I could win." " I have always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come." " I believe in the power of prayer." " I think that the most important thing is to be true to yourself." “ I’m not a feminist, I’m a woman.” " I never dreamed of success. I worked for it." " I have always been a fighter." " Tennis is a game of inches." " I always believed that if you put in the hard work, you will get the results." " I think I have a right to my opinion." " I always believed that if you put in the hard work, you will get the rewards." |
| gptkbp:famous_rival |
gptkb:Billie_Jean_King
gptkb:Chris_Evert gptkb:Martina_Navratilova |
| gptkbp:final_match_date |
gptkb:1977
gptkb:1977_US_Open |
| gptkbp:first_australian_open_title |
gptkb:1960
|
| gptkbp:first_australian_open_win |
gptkb:1960
|
| gptkbp:first_female_player_to_achieve |
Grand Slam in 1970
|
| gptkbp:first_female_to_achieve |
Grand Slam in 1970
|
| gptkbp:first_female_to_win |
gptkb:Mixed_Doubles_Grand_Slam
|
| gptkbp:first_french_open_title |
gptkb:1962
|
| gptkbp:first_french_open_win |
gptkb:1962
|
| gptkbp:first_grand_slam_mixed_doubles_win |
gptkb:1963_Australian_Championships
|
| gptkbp:first_to_win |
Grand Slam in both singles and doubles.
|
| gptkbp:first_us_open_title |
gptkb:1962
|
| gptkbp:first_usopen_win |
gptkb:1962
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| gptkbp:first_wimbledon_title |
gptkb:1963
|
| gptkbp:first_wimbledon_win |
gptkb:1963
|
| gptkbp:founded |
Margaret Court Community Outreach
|
| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:Margaret_Smith_Court
gptkb:Margaret_Court |
| gptkbp:grand_slam_titles |
gptkb:1960
gptkb:1960_Australian_Open gptkb:11 gptkb:19 gptkb:1973 gptkb:24 gptkb:3 gptkb:64 gptkb:21 gptkb:1973_Australian_Open gptkb:1960_Australian_Championships gptkb:1973_US_Open 8 3 times |
| gptkbp:hall_of_fame_induction |
gptkb:1979
gptkb:1983 gptkb:Australian_Sports_Hall_of_Fame gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame |
| gptkbp:has |
a legacy in women's tennis
a record for the most consecutive Grand Slam titles a Christian ministry a rivalry with Billie Jean King a tennis center named after her a record for the most singles titles in tennis history |
| gptkbp:has_a_tennis_center_named_after_her |
gptkb:Margaret_Court_Arena
|
| gptkbp:has_achieved |
Grand Slam in 1970
|
| gptkbp:has_awards |
gptkb:Order_of_Australia
gptkb:Member_of_the_Order_of_Australia gptkb:Australian_Sports_Medal gptkb:Centenary_Medal gptkb:Australian_Tennis_Hall_of_Fame numerous sports awards |
| gptkbp:has_child |
gptkb:3
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| gptkbp:has_legacy |
one of the greatest female tennis players
|
| gptkbp:has_sibling |
1 sister
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| gptkbp:has_title |
gptkb:Margaret
gptkb:court_cases |
| gptkbp:head_coach |
gptkb:Harry_Hopman
gptkb:Tennis_Australia gptkb:Tennis Tennis players Australian Open Men's Doubles Champion tennis players after retirement |
| gptkbp:height |
1.80 m
|
| gptkbp:held_annually |
1959-1977
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| gptkbp:hobbies |
gptkb:Golf
Public speaking Writing |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Margaret Court
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Significant influence on women's tennis
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Women's_Tennis_Association
women's tennis Women's tennis development Tennis coaching and development in Australia |
| gptkbp:influence_on_future_players |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:influence_on_tennis |
gptkb:Women's_Tennis_Association
gptkb:Yes |
| gptkbp:influence_on_women's_sports |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
women's tennis
future generations of tennis players Tennis development in Australia |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Billie_Jean_King
Herbert Court |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Rod_Laver
Her coach, Harry Hopman |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Young female athletes
Inspiration for future generations of female athletes |
| gptkbp:involvement_in_tennis_today |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:is |
a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame
a former Australian Federal Senator a former world No. 1 a tennis commentator known for her achievements in doubles and mixed doubles a controversial figure due to her views on LGBTQ+ issues |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
her views on LGBTQ+ issues
|
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:documentaries
|
| gptkbp:is_married_to |
gptkb:Barry_Court
|
| gptkbp:is_played_by |
gptkb:Women's_Tennis_Association
Right-handed (two-handed backhand) right-handed exhibition matches professional tennis from 1959 to 1977 |
| gptkbp:known_for |
controversial statements
her powerful serve powerful serve Record for most Grand Slam titles in singles record number of grand slam titles |
| gptkbp:last_australian_open_title |
gptkb:1973
|
| gptkbp:last_australian_open_win |
gptkb:1973
|
| gptkbp:last_french_open_title |
gptkb:1973
|
| gptkbp:last_french_open_win |
gptkb:1973
|
| gptkbp:last_us_open_title |
gptkb:1973
|
| gptkbp:last_usopen_win |
gptkb:1973
|
| gptkbp:last_wimbledon_title |
gptkb:1970
|
| gptkbp:last_wimbledon_win |
gptkb:1970
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
one of the greatest female tennis players
Influential figure in women's tennis One of the greatest female tennis players of all time Pioneer for women's sports One of the greatest female tennis players |
| gptkbp:men's_doubles_champion |
gptkb:6
gptkb:7 gptkb:21 |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Australian
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Arm
gptkb:Margo |
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
First woman to achieve a Grand Slam in singles
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievements |
First woman to win a Grand Slam in 1970
First player to win a Grand Slam in the Open Era |
| gptkbp:notable_awards |
gptkb:Order_of_Australia
gptkb:Australian_Sports_Hall_of_Fame |
| gptkbp:notable_collaborations |
With partner Ken Fletcher
|
| gptkbp:notable_inductees |
gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame
|
| gptkbp:notable_match |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Sexes
gptkb:1970_Australian_Open_Final 1970 Wimbledon final against Billie Jean King |
| gptkbp:notable_rivalry |
gptkb:Billie_Jean_King
gptkb:Chris_Evert gptkb:Virginia_Wade With Billie Jean King Court-King rivalry Billie Jean King rivalry Margaret Court vs. Billie Jean King |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:clergy
|
| gptkbp:played_for |
gptkb:Australia
|
| gptkbp:playing_career_duration |
1960-1977
|
| gptkbp:political_affiliation |
gptkb:Liberal_Party_of_Australia
|
| gptkbp:political_position |
Conservative
|
| gptkbp:post_tennis_career |
Minister and Pastor
|
| gptkbp:prize_money |
$1.5 million
1.5 million USD $1,500,000 1,500,000 USD 1,000,000 USD |
| gptkbp:rank |
World No. 1
|
| gptkbp:record |
First player to achieve a Grand Slam in singles since 1970
Most Grand Slam titles in mixed doubles most Grand Slam titles overall oldest player to win a Grand Slam title 20-16 against King Most Grand Slam titles in singles Most Grand Slam doubles titles Most Grand Slam mixed doubles titles most Grand Slam titles in a single year 5-2 against Chris Evert most Grand Slam singles titles First player to achieve a Grand Slam in mixed doubles Most Grand Slam titles in women's doubles First player to achieve a Grand Slam in women's doubles Most Grand Slam singles titles most Australian Open titles most Grand Slam singles titles in women's tennis most Grand Slam titles in history most consecutive Grand Slam singles titles most doubles titles in Grand Slam history most mixed doubles titles in Grand Slam history most titles at Wimbledon most titles at the Australian Open most titles at the French Open most titles at the US Open most titles in tennis history most titles in the Open Era most titles in the amateur era most titles in the professional era most titles in women's tennis history youngest player to win a Grand Slam title |
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Christianity
|
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Perth,_Australia
|
| gptkbp:resides_in |
gptkb:Perth,_Australia
|
| gptkbp:retired |
gptkb:1977
|
| gptkbp:retirement |
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:clergy Minister of the Gospel Minister and Evangelist |
| gptkbp:retirement_year |
gptkb:1977
gptkb:35 |
| gptkbp:role |
Pastoral work
Pastor and Minister |
| gptkbp:service |
Triple Crown in 1970
|
| gptkbp:sibling |
1 sister
|
| gptkbp:sportsmanship |
gptkb:Australian_Sports_Medal
gptkb:Yes Highly regarded Respected by peers Promoted fair play in tennis Recognized for her sportsmanship and competitive spirit |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:1
gptkb:Barry_Court |
| gptkbp:style_of_play |
Right-handed
Serve-and-volley right-handed All-Court |
| gptkbp:tennis_awards |
gptkb:Australian_Tennis_Hall_of_Fame
Numerous awards and honors |
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:5
|
| gptkbp:tournament |
gptkb:11
gptkb:5 4 times 5 times 2 times |
| gptkbp:turning_pro |
gptkb:1960
|
| gptkbp:was |
the first female athlete to be awarded the Order of Australia
the first woman to achieve a Grand Slam in the Open Era |
| gptkbp:was_a_commentator_for |
tennis matches
|
| gptkbp:was_a_tennis_promoter |
in the 1980s
|
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
sportsmanship
powerful serve her strong faith |
| gptkbp:was_part_of |
tennis history
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| gptkbp:weight |
70 kg
|
| gptkbp:women_doubles_titles |
gptkb:21
|
| gptkbp:won |
gptkb:1973_Wimbledon
gptkb:1970_Australian_Open_final gptkb:Australian_Open gptkb:1973_French_Open gptkb:1973_Australian_Open gptkb:1973_US_Open 3 Wimbledon titles 5 US Open titles 11 Grand Slam singles titles 11 Australian Open titles 1973 Australian Open Mixed Doubles 1973 French Open Mixed Doubles 1973 US Open Mixed Doubles 1973 Wimbledon Mixed Doubles 24 Grand Slam singles titles 5 French Open titles |
| gptkbp:won_mixed_doubles |
10 Grand Slam titles
|
| gptkbp:won_women's_doubles |
8 Grand Slam titles
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Billie_Jean_King
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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