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Margaret Court Arena: Name to remain despite ex-player's same-sex views

Australian Open venue Margaret Court Arena will not be renamed despite the 24-time Grand Slam champion's opposition to same-sex marriage.

The Australian, 74, now a Christian pastor, says she will not fly on Qantas "where possible" in protest of its support of same-sex marriage.

Grand Slam winners Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King, who are both gay, have previously criticised Court.

The venue was originally called Show Court One when it opened in 1988 before it was renamed in 2003 in tribute to the multiple Grand Slam winner.

The Margaret Court Arena also hosts other sporting events and concerts.