Margaret Court, 32-year-old Australian housewife, is one of the world's tennis greats

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Margaret Court, 32-year-old Australian housewife, is one of the world's tennis greats

Date8/8/1975

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Court, Margaret (subject)

Griffin, Doug (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Margaret Court, 32-year-old Australian housewife, is one of the world's tennis greats. She is player to beat in women's section in next week's Rothmans Canadian Open tennis Championship at Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club. Once known for speed and strength, she now relies on experience. She plans to retire when two children are ready for school.

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