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Winning a Grand Slam at that time can never be considered as winning a Grand Slam in the Open era,” said Patrick Mouratoglou, as he reignited the GOAT debate on social media.

It was quite a shock to see Margaret Court’s name on the guest list for the second Friday at the Australian Open, which is also Pride Day at Melbourne Park. It is only a couple of years since Martina Navratilova called her “a homophobe” before carrying,

Margaret Court has escaped a ban from attending the Australian Open after sneaking in unannounced to the surprise of tournament officials last year. Court, 82, turned up to watch the action from Melbourne last year without being sent an invitation, but still managed to find a way into the at the Rod Laver Arena to see Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic.

Margaret Court, a celebrated name in the tennis world, stirred controversy by showing up at the 2024 Australian Open uninvited. The 82-year-old tennis legend made a surprise appearance at last year's event, surprising tournament officials.

Margaret Court was spotted in the crowd at the Australian Open on Thursday night, one year after ending her hiatus at the Melbourne Park grand slam. But one Australian tennis legend who won't be in attendance this year is Rod Laver.

Margaret Court and Novak Djokovic played in two different tennis eras that were a world apart. Both were champions of their time and won 24 grand slam titles. Djokovic is aiming for more.

Carlos Alcaraz has only played on the Margaret Court Arena up to this point in the Australian Open, but that hasn't stopped him from playing his best tennis by demolishing Shevchenko and Nishioka respectively in the first two rounds.

Coco Gauff produced an impressive comeback win to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals on Sunday, eventually downing Belinda Bencic 5-7 6-2 6-1.

Steffi Graf (1988-90) and Monica Seles (1991-93) have also achieved the feat, but Sabalenka was quick not to overlook her upcoming clash with Badosa

The Greatest of all Time (GOAT) debate will always be a controversial topic in the tennis community, but renown coach Patrick Mouratoglou threw his support behind the belief that Serena Williams is indeed the greatest player of all time.

Chef Damion Stewart, renowned for his culinary artistry, crafted a menu to nourish body and soul. “These athletes are at the top of their game,” says Stewart. “They need food that can keep up!” He focused on dishes that were both indulgent and energising, ensuring the team felt pampered without sacrificing their competitive edge.