(CNN) Martina Navratilova has launched a scathing attack on former Australian tennis player Margaret Court by labeling her a "racist and a homophobe." "It is now clear exactly who Court is: an amazing tennis player, and a racist and a homophobe," wrote Navratilova, referring to the Australian's views on South Africa's past apartheid policy. The sun sets over Margaret Court Arena at Melbourne Park. Australian tennis player Margaret Court is pictured playing in 1971. The platform people like Margaret Court use needs to be made smaller, not bigger.

Source: CNN June 01, 2017 10:08 UTC