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Margaret Scriven
Britain’s first women’s singles champion at the French Championships
French singles · Mixed doubles
- Born
- August 1912
- Birthplace
- Leeds
- Died
- 25 January 2001
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Margaret Scriven
Margaret Scriven won consecutive French singles titles in the 1930s. Her first victory came after she travelled to Paris independently rather than as part of Britain’s official party.
Early life
Home education
Grew up in Leeds, was educated at home and learned tennis with encouragement from her parents.
Career
- 1929
Junior title
Won the British junior championship at Wimbledon.
- 1933
French champion
Defeated Simonne Mathieu in the final.
- 1934
Title defence
Beat Helen Jacobs to retain the championship.
Achievements
French singles
Won back-to-back titles.
Mixed doubles
Won in Paris with Jack Crawford.
Beyond sport
Family
Married Harvey Vivian in 1940; they had a son and daughter.
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.