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HARVEY-WILD, LINDA (nee Linda Marie Harvey)
United States
Married Brian Frederick Secord on 11 October 2003 in Chicago
[Active 1987-2000]

Born Linda Harvey, she later adopted the surname of her coach and step-father Steve Wild, thereafter sometimes being known as Linda Harvey-Wild.

Linda Wild reached the quarter-finals of the women's singles event at the U.S. Open in 1996 and the semi-finals of the women's doubles event at the Australian Open and Wimbledon in the same year, both times with the Australian player Elizabeth Smylie.

Wild reached career-high rankings of #23 on 09 September 1996) in singles and #17 (on 08 July 1996) in doubles

Won 5 WTA lower level titles: Hobart and Prague (1994); Prague and Beijing(1995); and Birmingham (1996). She was also the RU at Eastbourne in 1992 and 1994.

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Sources:

Players | WTA Tennis English

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_Wild

[Thanks to Newmark for this information]
 
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BLISS, BERTHA (Bertha Ames Bliss)
United States
Born 18 February 1878 in Jersey City, New Jersey
Died 28 April 1931 in Detroit, Michigan
Married (1) Charles William Bumstead on 23 October 1901 in Saint Paul's Church, New York; divorced in 1910
Married (2) Edward Burns Caulkins on 12 June 1912 in Highwood, New Jersey
[Active circa 1905-14, 1934-1935]

Usually listed as "Mrs C.W. Bumstead" while married to her first husband. She entered the 1934 US singles and 1935 US Doubles as Mrs Caulkins.

[Thanks to Newmark for this information]
 
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GORRIE, GWEN (Gwen Buckland Gorrie)
New Zealand
Born in 1884 in Auckland, New Zealand
Died in 1969
Married George Raymond Buttle on 17 November 1920 in Saint Andrew's Church, Epsom, Auckland
[Active circa 1905-14]
Gwen was probably related to the lawn tennis player usually just listed as "Miss P. Gorrie". However, she doesn't appear to have a sister with a first name beginning with the letter "P".

There's a photo of Gwen (Gorrie) Buttle here: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=gw...LSuB3P2ozEM%3A

[Thanks to Newmark for this information]
 
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UPHAM. DAISY (Daisy MaryUpham)
United States
Born 17 October 1888 in California
Died 25 February 1974 in San Francisco
Did not marry.
[Active circa 1910-14]

We are not 100% sure of her identity. The following person might be the Daisy Upham who took part in some of the Californian lawn tennis tournaments in the years circa 1910-14.

[Thanks to Newmark for this information]
 
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COZENS, CLARICE (Clarice May Cozens)
Australia
Born in 1887 in Newton, New South Wales
Died ?????
Married Stanley Joseph Saunders on 19 November 1913 in Saint James's Church, King Street, Sydney
[Active circa 1905-13]

Clarice was the elder sister of fellow lawn tennis player Irene Cozens.

[Thanks to Newmark for this information]
 
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BAUCHOP, GEORGINA
New Zealand
Born in 1879 in Otago
Died 17 September 1962 in Hawke's Bay
Married Frederick James Reid Earl on 30 April 1915 in Saint Luke's Church, Waikanne
[Active circa 1900-14]

Georgina Bauchop notably won the women's singles title at the Otago Championships in 1913. She was the sister of fellow lawn tennis player Robert Bauchop.

[Thanks to Newmark for this information]
 
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BESWICK, ELSIE (Elsie Margaret Gertrude Beswick)
United Kingdom
Born 6 September 1885 in Buxton, Derbyshire
Died circa September 1979 in Derbyshire
Married John W. Needham in 1923 in Derbyshire
[Active circa 1905-14]

Elsie Beswick was notably runner-up at the All England Women's Doubles Championships in her native Buxton in 1913; her partner in the event was Hilda Lane. Contemporary sources usually list Elsie as "Miss E. Beswick" or "Miss E.M. Beswick".

[Thanks to Newmark for this information]
 
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CAMPBELL, FLORA
New Zealand
Born circa 1875 in Dunedin, Otago
Died ????
Probably did not marry.
[Active circa 1896-1914]

As a girl Flora Campbell attended Otago Girls' High School, which placed a strong emphasis on physical education for both girls and boys. In later life she worked as a schoolteacher, possibly at the same school where she had once been a pupil.

Flora Campbell notably won the women's singles title at the Otago Championships at least eighteen times, from 1896 to 1912, and again in 1914 (she appears not to have taken part in the tournament in 1913).

[Thanks to Newmark for this information]
 
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PURDY, GINNY
United States
Born 15 November 1966 in Indianapolis, Indiana
Height: 5' 10"
Played: Right-handed
Married Paskoff
[Active 1983-1987, 1989]

Won Ginny of Pittsburgh as a lucky loser (1983)
Finsalist at Giinny of Indinapolis (1983)

Purdy has lived her hole life in Indianapolis, Indiana. She burst onto the tour in with a bang in 1983 by almost winning her hometown Virginia Slims event. In a close final she lost to Anne Hobbs 6-4 6-7 6-4. She also won the Pittsburgh Open. Both were indoor events on the Futures tour. At 16 Purdy had made two WTA Tour finals in her first season, while still a junior at high school.

In 1984 she competed in slams for the first time. The WTA lists her highest ranking as #40 on 26 June 1986, but this is clearly an error given her results. The #40 ranking was probably in 1983, high only year in the top 100.

From 1985 to 1989 she was at USC and played collegiate tennis. After graduation in 1989 she no longer competed on tour.

Purdy's style was to camp out at the baseline.

She continues to live in Indianapolis and is now a real estate agent. She has a daughter named Chloe.

Purdy as of 2020
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WTA Year-End Rankings in Top 100

1983: #58

Ginny Purdy - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org
www.upi.com

Ginny Purdy had approximately 800 friends and fans awaiting... - UPI Archives

Ginny Purdy had approximately 800 friends and fans awaiting her quarterfinal match in the first Ginny women's tennis tournament, but before she took the...
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Ginny Purdy [her realtor's page]
http://archivesdutennisfeminin.over-blog.com/2020/03/pam-casale-et-ginny-purdy.html [includes photo from the 1980's]
 
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BECK, ANNIKA
Germany
Born 16 February 1994 in Giessen, Germany
Height: 5' 7" (1.70 m)
Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
[Active 2009-present]

A solid player in the middle pack of the top 100 with two lower tier events on her resume. Quick about the court, she lacks weapons and the power to hurt the upper crust of the sport. Another weakness is her serve.

Injured in 2017-she has not returned so far in 2018. Annika is still hoping to recover and retutn to tennis.

“I have to give her credit. She’s a wall. She doesn’t miss anything. --Heather Watson on Beck's game.
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[WTA Mini-biography]

Coached by Jacub Zahlava and Sebastian Sachs ... Parents are Johannes and Petra (both chemistry professors) ... Started playing tennis at age 4 when introduced by parents ... Baseliner whose favorite shot is forehand; favorite surface is hard ... Speaks German, English and Spanish ... Also interested in athletics and swimming ... Relaxes by playing violin ... Favorite actor is Jennifer Aniston; favorite artists are Sunrise Avenue and Linkin Park ... Best tennis memory is winning junior title at 2012 French Open.

SINGLES
Winner (2): 2015 - Québec City; 2014 - Luxembourg.
Finalist (2): 2015 - Florianopolis; 2013 - Luxembourg.

DOUBLES
Winner (1): 2015 - Florianopolis (w/Siegemund).
Finalist (2): 2016 - Gstaad (w/Rodina); 2014 - Linz (w/Garcia).

ADDITIONAL
German Fed Cup Team, 2013, 2016; German Olympic Team, 2016.

WTA YEAR-END Top 100 RANKINGS

2017 177
2016 53
2015 56
2014 55
2013 58
2012 78


Wimbledon 2015

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Sources:

Players | WTA Tennis English

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annika_Beck

Getting to Know | WTA Tennis English

Get to Know ? 19-year-old WTA Tennis Player Annika Beck | Tennis Grandstand

[Thanks to Rollo for this information]
 
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GARNER, JENNY (Jenny A Garner)
South Africa
[Active in 1964]

Only Grand Slam singles was at Wimbledon 1964 when she lost to Virginia Wade in the 1st round.

Shown in Wimbledon record books as J.A. Garner but History of Berea Lawn Tennis Club South Africa website shows her as Jenny Garner.

[Thanks to Rosamund for this information]
 
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BEDARD, ANNE (nee Anne Stacey)
Canada
Born ????
Married Bob Bedard (born 13th September 1931) Canadian Davis Cup player. circa 1956-57
[Active from at least 1956-1965]

Has 4 sons.
Living in Aurora, Ontario in 2012

Played singles French Championships 1957 and US Championships 1965 as Anne Bedard..

As Anne Stacey based in Halifax ranked at no. 8 in Canadian singles rankings 1956, the only time she ranked in Canadian top 10.

Sources:

1991 Canadian Media Guide
Who's Who of Canadian Sport 2005.

[Thanks to Rosamund for this information]
 
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ROLLINSON, "SUE" (Susan Lee Rollinson)
South Africa
Born 22 August 1961 in Johannesburg
Married Geoffrey Alan Steyn 7th February 1987
[Active 1980-1983]

Played singles Wimbledon 1980,81 and 1982, French 1981,1982 and 1983 , US 1981 and 1982 winning 1 match at the US 1981. Her other claim to fame was her loss to Kathy Rinaldi at Wimbledon 1981 who at the time was the youngest player to win a match at Wimbledon. Rinaldi won 6-3 2-6 9-7 in 2 hours, 36 minutes on Court No. 2 at the All England Club. Sue had a match point while serving in the 12th game, sending a forehand just over the line.

She was ranked as high as #72 in December of 1982.

She played a one off doubles event in 1986.

She currently has a tennis in Johannesburg. The Academy facebook page declares

Sue Rollinson Tennis Academy is situated at Zoo Lake. Sue is an ex-pro tennis player, who has played all major tournaments including Wimbledon, US Open, French and European tournaments.She has had wins over Billie -Jean King and Wendy Turnbull. Sue’s national ranking was always between 1 and 3. Sue’s coaching experience is vast and she has coached provincial and national teams
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The upset over Turnbull came at the 1981 Family Circle Cup.

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Sources:

1983 Encyclopedia of Tennis

https://www.facebook.com/SueRollinsonTennisAcademy/

www.gendatabase.com

http://archivesdutennisfeminin.over-blog.com/archive/2015-02/

[Thanks to Rosamund for her information]
 
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WHITEHOUSE, ROWENA (Rowena Anne Whitehouse)
South Africa
Born 30 June 1953
Married Graham Murray Sanders 15th December 1978
[Active 1971-1976]

Played singles Wimbledon 1974-76 inclusive and French singles 1976. Rowena was #95 when the first WTA computer rankings came out in November of 1975.

Whitehouse won the doubles event at Chichester in 1974.

Mrs Sanders was the Captain of South Africa's Federaton Cup team for 7 years from 2009 to 2016. She currently owns a tennis academy in Highbury in the KwaZulu-Natal region.


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Sources:

www.gendatabase.com
Archive - Draws Archive : Rowena Whitehouse - 2015 Wimbledon Championships Website - Official Site by IBM
http://www.news24.com/Archives/Witness/Leo-Smith-to-lead-SA-Fed-Cup-tennis-side-20150430
wikipedia
https://www.hps.co.za/blog/lsquoknowing-boysrsquo-grade-4-7/tennis-is-our-passion-and-our-life
 
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CARRINGTON, ANITA (Anita Lawton Carrington)
United States
Born 21 August 1893 in New Haven, Connecticut
Died 30 December 1975 in Louisville, Kentucky
Married John McFerran Barr on 31 August 1918
[Active circa 1910-15]

Anita Carrington's greatest success on a lawn tennis court came at the 1914 edition of the New Jersey State Championships tournament, when she won the women's singles title from a modest field.

After her marriage Anita and her husband settled in Louisville, John McFerran Barr's native city, where he had banking and business interests. They had three children together, two girls and a boy.
 
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BEYER, Mrs FLORENCE [nee Florence J. ????]
United States
Born in 1880 in New York
Died ????
Married Harold L. Beyer by 1910
[Active circa 1910-16]

This player, whose maiden name is unknown, was notably runner-up in the women's singles event at the Iowa State Championships in 1914

[Thanks to Newmark for this information]
 
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