Margaret Court scolds Serena Williams for lack of admiration and claims current tennis era is ‘so much easier’

Margaret Court opened up about becoming an ostracised figure in the tennis sphere and discussed Serena Williams’ lack of admiration for her in a rare interview. The Australian holds the all-time record for Grand Slam singles titles, with her tally of 24 one more than Williams, who recently bowed out of the US Open in what is almost certainly her final major appearance.

Ad Williams has been widely labelled as the “GOAT”, the greatest of all time, but Court was critical of the American and scolded her for not congratulating Ajla Tomljanovic after their fourth-round match. US Open‘A physical match’ – Jabeur and Tomljanovic book quarter-final showdown2 HOURS AGO “Serena, I’ve admired her as a player,” Court, who won 13 of her 24 tiles before the Open era, told the Daily Telegraph.

“But I don’t think she has ever admired me. “I thought it was bad that Williams didn’t mention her opponent more when she spoke.

We were taught to honour our opponent. We respected one another.” Albeit brief, Williams had said – despite the focus being predominantly on her retirement – afterwards: “I tried, but Ajla just played a little bit better.” McEnroe: Serena will improve inclusivity in tennis for decades ‘We are going to remember Serena the person forever’ – Wilander pays tribute to legend 'It's been a fun ride' — Serena says farewell after three-set epic against Tomljanovic Meanwhile, Court went into greater detail about being shunned by the tennis community.