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Angela Mortimer

Tennis Player Angela Mortimer
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Profession: Tennis Player

Nationality:
United Kingdom
British

Biography: Angela Mortimer is a former world number one tennis player in women's singles.

She won three Grand Slam singles titles during her career, the 1955 French Championship, the 1958 Australian Championship, and the 1961 Wimbledon Championship.

Born: April 21, 1932
Birthplace: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
Age: 92 years old

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus

Historical Events

  • 1955-06-04 French Championships Women's Tennis: Angela Mortimer of England beats American Dorothy Knode 2-6, 7-5, 10-8 for her first Grand Slam singles title
  • 1956-05-26 French Championships Women's Tennis: American Althea Gibson wins her only French singles title; beats Angela Mortimer of England 6-0, 12-10
  • 1958-01-27 Australian Championships Women's Tennis: Angela Mortimer Barrett of England beats Lorraine Coghlan of Australia 6-3, 6-4
  • 1958-07-05 Wimbledon Women's Tennis: American Althea Gibson beats Angela Mortimer of England 8-6, 6-2 to successfully defend her title
  • 1961-07-08 Wimbledon Women's Tennis: In an all-British final Angela Mortimer wins her 3rd Grand Slam singles title; beats Christine Truman 4–6, 6–4, 7–5

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