Education
She attended the Cheltenham Ladies’ College, in Gloucestershire from 1893 to 1897 and was a member of the Jesmond Lawn Tennis Club in Newcastle.
She attended the Cheltenham Ladies’ College, in Gloucestershire from 1893 to 1897 and was a member of the Jesmond Lawn Tennis Club in Newcastle.
She is best remembered for her ladies" singles title at the 1902 Wimbledon Championships. From 1899 to 1902 she participated in four Wimbledon Championships and reached at least the quarterfinal on all occasions. She died of "Lymphadenoma 2 years 4 months” and “Exhaustion and cardiac failure” (death certificate) on 12 February 1907 in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Wimbledon
This match set a record for the longest women"s final.
On the first day of play rain stopped play at 4–6, 13–11. Grand Slam Performance Timeline
A=did not participate in the tournament.