Margaret Court
Awards & Honours
23
Awards Won
4
Honours
9
Rankings
4
Records
Margaret Court's list of achievements is staggering. She holds the record for most Grand Slam singles titles with 24, a feat that has stood for over four decades. Her 1970 calendar-year Grand Slam remains one of the most remarkable seasons in tennis history. In total, she won 62 major titles across all disciplines, a mark that is unlikely to be surpassed.Court was ranked world No. 1 multiple times and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1979. She has also been honoured with the Order of the British Empire and the Companion of the Order of Australia. Her legacy is one of dominance and resilience, as she balanced family life with an unprecedented career.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Awarded for services to tennis.
Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)
Australia's highest civilian honour, awarded for services to tennis and the community.
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Inducted as one of the greatest players in tennis history.
Margaret Court Arena
The arena at Melbourne Park, host of the Australian Open, is named in her honour.
Rankings & Lists
World No. 1
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Records & Feats
Most Grand Slam singles titles (24)
All-time record in tennis history, surpassed by no one as of 2026.
Calendar-year Grand Slam (1970)
Won all four major singles titles in a single year.
Most Australian Open singles titles (13)
Record for most titles at a single major.
Most total major titles (62)
Combined singles, doubles, and mixed doubles titles.