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Maria Bueno
Winning seven major singles titles and a calendar-year women’s doubles Grand Slam.
Wimbledon champion · Doubles Grand Slam
- Born
- 11 October 1939
- Birthplace
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Died
- 8 June 2018
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Maria Bueno
Maria Bueno was a Brazilian tennis champion celebrated for her fluid playing style. She won nineteen major titles across singles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles.
Early life
Tennis family
Her father and brother also played the sport.
São Paulo courts
Began playing as a child at the Tietê club and became a leading Brazilian junior.
Career
- 1957–1958
International circuit
Travelled abroad and won her first major doubles title with Althea Gibson.
- 1959–1966
Championship years
Won seven major singles titles, including three at Wimbledon.
- Later career
Injury and return
Injuries interrupted her playing years; she later remained involved in tennis as a commentator.
Achievements
Wimbledon champion
Won her first singles title at the tournament.
Doubles Grand Slam
Won all four women’s doubles majors in one calendar year.
Seven singles majors
Won three Wimbledon and four United States singles championships.
Beyond sport
Brazilian recognition
Returned home to public celebrations after her early international victories.
Broadcasting
Shared her knowledge of tennis with Brazilian television audiences.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Biography and achievements ↗Photo: Agência Brasil Fotografias. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
