Andy Murray consider that the Open de Australia should analyze the possibility of removing Margaret Court’s name from the track in her honor in Melbourne Park, since, in his opinion, the values preached by the Australian legend are far from those that tennis should show.
“When you go to the Australian Open, you want to focus on tennis,” said Murray. “But giving the track a new name … Yes, it’s something sport should consider. I don’t know who makes these decisions but I don’t think the values it transmits are what tennis needs, ”explained the Scotsman.
Court, who was honored this year at Melbourne Park for the 50th anniversary of its annual Grand Slam, has repeatedly stated in recent years its opposition to gay marriage. In addition, it has maintained a tense relationship with Tennis Australia, which has remained outside the Court’s views on this matter.
However, Murray believes that Court’s attitude has not been correct. “It has offended and angered many people for many years. The good thing is that the players have shown their opinion, ”said Andy. Among others, Martina Navratilova y John McEnroe They have also called for Court’s name to be removed from the Australian court.
