There is no chance that the retro tennis fans could ever forget the dominance of Margaret Court. The WTA legend, who led the 1960s and 70s era with her countless achievements, has been inclined toward the sport even after retirement. Looking at the current tennis scene where players like Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and others hold the line, there’s still something missing, according to the WTA legend.

Margaret Court recently made an appearance on the Tennis Worthy podcast, where she shared her thoughts on the current state of women’s tennis. Suggesting that the current players lack the versatile skillset she possessed during her prime, Court highlighted their weaknesses. The WTA legend, known for her record-breaking 24 Grand Slam singles titles, appeared to be dicey about finding successors with comparable abilities to her own legacy.

The 81-year-old, besides giving a generic response, also recognized Coco Gauff as a notable talent. However, lacking confidence in her skillset, Court raised concerns about the young star’s potential, specifically in volleying. “I think there is a potential there with Coco. But if you don’t learn to volley when you are little, when you are 8 or 9 like I did, you always fear the net,” she said.

She also raised an alarm about delaying the development of such crucial skills, stating, “Some try to bring it in later down the line. That’s hard to do. It got to be a natural thing to do, an instinct.” When the host brought up the fact that Gauff has one of the best volleys on the WTA currently, owing to how many doubles matches she plays, Court only had one thing to say” “That’s why they should keep playing doubles.”

As the current tennis era continues to move ahead with players like Gauff leading the charge, Court’s insights reminded players about the importance of mastering the basics for consistent growth on the professional tennis circuit. Where Gauff is concerned, another tennis sensation of the years past had a different opinion.

Martina Navratilova presents dissimilar thoughts about Coco Gauff

Besides Margaret Court’s thoughts about the current line of WTA stars, former professional Martina Navratilova also presented her perspective. Back in 2023, when Gauff emerged as the US Open champion, Navratilova mentioned how she, along with Iga Switek and Aryna Sabalenka, would lead a new era in the sport.

“We were talking the big three. Now, it’s the big four. It’s Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff,” she said. Along with that, she also mentioned how the US Open victory is just a start for the young American, saying, “I think the confidence that she’ll get from this, she’s just getting started.”

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As the WTA stars continue to grow and dominate the show, the future is yet to unveil who among Navratilova and Margaret Court emerges out with the right prediction.