Margaret Smith - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 16, 1942 |
|---|---|
| Age | 82 |
| Birthplace | Albury, New South Wales, Australia |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| 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
How old is Margaret Smith?
Margaret Smith is 82 years old.
When was Margaret Smith born?
Margaret Smith was born the 16 July 1942.
Where is Margaret Smith from?
Albury, New South Wales, Australia.
On Her Birth-Day
About July 16th, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: During the Holocaust, the Vichy France government ordered French police to conduct a massive roundup of 13,000-20,000 Jews in Paris. They were imprisoned in the Winter Velodrome (Vélodrome d'Hiver) before being deported to concentration camps. In 1995, President Jacques Chirac officially acknowledged and recognized the French police's responsibility in this tragic event, marking a significant moment of historical accountability.
- Day of the week: July 16th, 1942 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
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