Margaret Court has said that she is “praying” for the thieves who broke into her home and stole from her.
The tennis legend watched on through her home security system as a group of intruders entered her home in Perth on Australia Day while Margaret and her husband were away on holiday.
The police were called, while the thieves were stopped by neighbours including cricketing legend and ex-Australian coach Justin Langer.
Margaret told 9News of the incident, “It’s never comfortable, it’s not nice.”
“I saw them right away on the little screen at the front door, police got right onto it, they were awesome.”
The former world No. 1, who became a Christian Pastor when she retired from tennis, added that all the items, except her husband’s passport, have since been returned.
“All is good, all is fine, I pray for the young guys, I pray they come to know Christ,” she said.
The recovered items were found in nearby bushland and gardens, a Western Australian police spokesperson said.
Western Australia Police have charged two men for the break-in, after they stole Court’s OABE, AO and OC miniature medals.
The 33-year-old and 34-year-old men are expected to face court next month over the robbery.
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