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Tennis great Evert tips Serena to win Wimbledon
Serena Williams

Chris Evert said yesterday that Serena Williams will eclipse the grand slam record of 24 singles titles, maybe even this season.

The former No 1 tennis player also says the name of current record-holder Margaret Court should remain on the arena at the Australian Open despite her controversial views on LGBT rights.

“I don’t agree with Margaret and her thinking,” said the 18-time Grand Slam singles champion. “I think it honours her tennis career.”

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