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Andy Murray backs calls to remove Margaret Court's name from tennis arena

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Australian Open should consider removing Margaret Court’s name from the arena at Melbourne Park as he says the multiple grand slam champion’s values are at odds with what tennis stands for.The 78-year-old Court, who holds the all-time record of 24 major singles titles, has been heavily criticised for voicing her religious-based opposition to same-sex marriage and transgender athletes.“When you get to the Australian Open you want to concentrate on the tennis.

Court’s views detract from that,” Murray, a five-times finalist at Melbourne Park, told Pride Life.“As far as renaming the venue ...

yes, it’s something the sport should consider. I don’t know who makes the final decision on that but I don’t think her values are what tennis stands.

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