Google Maps renames Margaret Court Arena after tennis controversy
Google Maps renames Margaret Court Arena after tennis controversy
- The stadium now appears as “Evonne Goolagong Arena” in some searches, after Martina Navratilova suggested it was given the name of the alternative Australian great.
American player Navratilova, who is gay herself, lashed out at the 74-year-old church pastor’s “sick and dangerous” comments on gay people in tennis and transgender children.
If you search for Richmond, Victoria in Google Maps the arena comes up as Evonne Goolagong Arena. But it still shows as Margaret Court Arena if you search for the original name.
- The stadium now appears as “Evonne Goolagong Arena” in some searches, after Martina Navratilova suggested it was given the name of the alternative Australian great.
American player Navratilova, who is gay herself, lashed out at the 74-year-old church pastor’s “sick and dangerous” comments on gay people in tennis and transgender children.
If you search for Richmond, Victoria in Google Maps the arena comes up as Evonne Goolagong Arena. But it still shows as Margaret Court Arena if you search for the original name.