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Darlene Hard
Major singles titles and an exceptional doubles career
Major singles titles · US Open doubles
- Born
- 6 January 1936
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles
- Died
- 2 December 2021
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Darlene Hard
Darlene Hard was an American tennis player known for attacking play at the net. She won three major singles titles alongside numerous doubles championships.
Early life
College education
Graduated from Pomona College in 1961.
Career
- 1960
Singles breakthrough
Won the French and US Championships.
- 1963
Federation Cup
Helped the United States win the inaugural competition.
- 1973
Hall of Fame
Entered the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Achievements
Major singles titles
Won in France in 1960 and at the US Championships in 1960 and 1961.
US Open doubles
Won a final major doubles title after moving into teaching.
Beyond sport
University work
Worked for many years in publications at the University of Southern California, helping with its yearbook.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Associated Press. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.