Molla Mallory
Tennis player; six-time US National Champion
Born
Died
1959
67 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Norway
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Molla Mallory was a Norwegian-American tennis player who achieved considerable success in the early 20th century. She immigrated to the United States in 1903 and quickly established herself as a dominant force in women's tennis. Mallory played in the US National Championships, where she secured six singles titles between 1915 and 1926. In addition to her singles success, she was also a skilled doubles player, capturing multiple championship titles alongside various partners. Her aggressive playing style and strong baseline game were hallmarks of her competition. Over the course of her career, Mallory contributed significantly to the growth of women's tennis and remained an influential figure in the sport until her retirement.
Won six US National Championships singles titles
Achieved multiple doubles titles
Immigrated from Norway to the United States
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