Billie Jean King said that Margaret Court’s name should be sstripped from the showcourt. (Source: Reuters) Billie Jean King said that Margaret Court’s name should be sstripped from the showcourt. (Source: Reuters)Twelve-times grand slam champion Billie Jean King said on Friday that Margaret Court’s name should be stripped from the Australian Open showcourt due to her divisive views on sexuality. American King’s comments follow a report in the New York Times on Thursday in which Martina Navratilova said she would refuse to play on Margaret Court Arena if still competing. King said she would not encourage players to boycott matches in the showcourt over Court’s views, however.

Source: Indian Express January 12, 2018 09:33 UTC