Margaret Smith - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 16, 1942 |
|---|---|
| Age | 83 |
| Birthplace | Albury, New South Wales, Australia |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Margaret Smith's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Winning a record 24 Grand Slam singles titles in tennis; regarded as one of the greatest tennis players in history. |
Intro
Margaret Court (born Margaret Smith; 16 July 1942) is a former Australian tennis player. She is regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, known particularly for her record 24 Grand Slam singles titles, more than any other player in history.
Early Life & Background
Margaret Smith was born in Albury, New South Wales, Australia. She showed athletic ability from a young age and began playing tennis as a child. Smith quickly excelled at the sport, winning the first of her 24 Grand Slam singles titles at age 18.
Career Highlights
- Won a record 24 Grand Slam singles titles.
- Achieved a career Grand Slam in both singles and mixed doubles.
- Total of 64 Grand Slam titles across singles, doubles and mixed doubles—an all-time record.
- First female player in the Open Era to win the singles Grand Slam (all four majors in a single calendar year, 1970).
- Inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1979.
Trivia
- Margaret Court has won more major titles than any other player in history, male or female.
- She became an ordained Pentecostal minister after retirement from tennis.
FAQs
People also ask
Margaret Smith is 83 years old.
Margaret Smith was born the 16 July 1942.
Albury, New South Wales, Australia.
On Her Birth-Day
About July 16th, 1942, in brief:
- Day of the week: July 16th, 1942 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Pride of the Yankees directed by Sam Wood
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