Margaret Court vs. Bobby Riggs Tennis Match (Mother's Day Massacre)
In the first heavily publicized match
played between a well-known male and
female tennis player, the historic
"Mother's Day Massacre" between Margaret
Court and Bobby Riggs was played on
Mother's Day, May 13, 1973. Riggs defeated
Court handedly (6-2, 6-1), hence the
match's nickname. This video features
highlights of the Margaret Court vs. Bobby
Riggs match, in addition to each player
being announced before the match, at which
point Bobby Riggs walks onto the court and
gives Margaret a bouquet of Mother's Day
flowers. Various celebrities are also
shown, including John Wayne and O.J.
Simpson.
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