Suzanne Lenglen
French tennis champion and pioneer
Born
May 24th, 1899
125 years ago
Died
July 4th, 1938
86 years ago — 39 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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One of the first female tennis stars, made significant contributions to women's tennis during the early 20th century. Achieved remarkable success at the French Championships and Wimbledon, where her powerful serve and net play transformed the sport. Captured numerous Grand Slam titles, establishing a legacy as a trailblazer for women in athletics.
Won six Grand Slam singles titles
Secured back-to-back titles at Wimbledon in 1919 and 1920
Pioneered aggressive net play for women players
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