Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman

American tennis champion and entrepreneur

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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