Pauline Betz

Tennis player, 1942 U.S. Open champion

Pauline Betz - Tennis player, 1942 U.S. Open champion
Born

August 6th, 1919
106 years ago

Died

May 31st, 2011
14 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Achieved significant success in tennis during the 1940s. Won the U.S. Women's Singles Championship in 1942. Achieved a high ranking of World No. 1. Represented the United States in international competition and contributed to the popularity of women's tennis during that era. After retirement, remained involved in the sport through coaching and mentoring.

Won the 1942 U.S. Open Women's Singles

Ranked World No. 1 in women's tennis

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