Doris Hart

Doris Hart (June 20, 1925 – May 29, 2015) was an American tennis player. She played singles and doubles and was ranked in the world top ten from 1946 through 1955, becoming World No. 1 during 1951. She won four Australian Championships, ten French Championships, ten Wimbledon titles, and eleven U.S. Championships. In total, she had 35 Grand Slam titles before retiring in 1955.

For the British swimmer with the same name, see Doris Hart (swimmer).
Hart in July 1953.

Hart was born in St. Louis, Missouri. As a child, she suffered from osteomyelitis which left her with an impaired right leg. She also attended the University of Miami. She never married or had children.

Hart died on May 29, 2015 in Coral Gables, Florida. She was 89.[1]

References
  1. "Doris Hart, who won all 4 Grand Slams, including 3 Wimbledon titles in a day, dies at 89". Brandon Sun. May 30, 2015. Archived from the original on May 31, 2015. Retrieved May 30, 2015.

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