Career
Known for her powerful forehand, according to Wallis Myers of The Daily Telegraph and the Daily Mail, Nuthall was ranked in the world top ten in 1927, 1929 through 1931, and 1933, reaching a career high in those rankings of World Number. 4 in 1929. Nuthall"s father taught her tennis. In 1927 at the age of 16, Nuthall tied Elisabeth Moore as the then-youngest women"s singles finalist ever at the United States. Championships.
Nuthall lost the final to Helen Wills in straight sets while serving under-handed.
Also in 1927, Nuthall played on the British Wightman Cup team and defeated Helen Jacobs in her debut. In 1931 she reached the singles final of the French Championships but lost in two sets to first-seeded Cilly Aussem.
Also in 1930 she triumphed in the mixed contest with her recurring partner Spence. Nuthall never again reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam singles tournament.
Nuthall was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1977.
Singles: 3 (1 title, 2 runners-up)
Doubles (4 titles, 2 runners-up)
Mixed doubles (4 titles, 1 runner-up)
R = tournament restricted to French nationals and held under German occupation. 1In 1946, the French Championships were held after Wimbledon.