Career
Walkden was a runner–up in the 1967 French Championships doubles event, partnering compatriot Annette du Plooy. They lost the final in straight sets to Françoise Dürr and Gail Sherriff. Her best singles result at a Grand Slam tournament was reaching the fourth round at the 1967 French Championships, the 1968 French Open and the 1969 Wimbledon Championships.
She played for the South African team in 15 ties between 1966 and 1974 comprising a record of 17 wins and 11 losses.
Singles: 3 (3 runner-ups) Doubles: 13 (3 titles, 10 runner-ups).
