Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman
American tennis champion and entrepreneur
Born
December 20th, 1886
138 years ago
Died
1974
51 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An accomplished tennis player and businessman, contributed notably to the sport in the early 20th century. Won numerous championships, including multiple U.S. National Championships in both singles and doubles. Co-founded the Wightman Cup, an international women's team competition. Played an instrumental role in the establishment of women's tennis organizations and advocated for the inclusion of women's events in competitive tennis.
Won U.S. National Championships in singles and doubles
Co-founded the Wightman Cup
Advocated for women's tennis events
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