Maria Bueno
Tennis player, Wimbledon champion
Born
October 11th, 1939
85 years ago
Died
2018
7 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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At the age of 19, played in her first Wimbledon and reached the semifinals. Won three Grand Slam singles titles, including two at Wimbledon in 1959 and 1960 and one at the US Open in 1964. Achieved a doubles title at the French Open and was ranked as the world's number one female player in 1960. Contributed to the popularization of tennis in Brazil and inspired future generations of athletes. Retired from professional tennis in the 1970s.
Won Wimbledon singles titles in 1959 and 1960
Captured US Open singles title in 1964
Ranked world's number one female player in 1960
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