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Athlete
Betty Nuthall
Famoose for
Winning the 1930 US women’s singles championship.
US singles · French doubles
- Born
- 23 May 1911
- Birthplace
- Surbiton
- Died
- 8 November 1983
More people
Betty Nuthall
English tennis player known for a strong forehand and success in singles and doubles.
Early life
Richmond
Raised by tennis-playing parents and taught by her father.
Career
- 1924–1926
Junior titles
Won three consecutive British junior championships.
- 1927
US finalist
Reached the singles final at sixteen.
- 1930
US champion
Won the singles title.
- 1977
Hall of Fame
Inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Achievements
US singles
Defeated Anna McCune Harper in the final.
French doubles
Won women’s and mixed doubles titles.
Beyond sport
Family
Married Franklin Shoemaker in 1954.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Unknown (Bassano Ltd). Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.