Dorothy Head Knode
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Alice[1] Dorothy Head Knode (née Head; July 4, 1925[2] – October 25, 2015), also known as Dottie Head Knode, was an American tennis player who reached the women's singles final of the French International Championships in 1955, losing to Angela Mortimer in three sets, and 1957, losing to Shirley Bloomer in straight sets. She reached the semifinals of six other Grand Slam singles tournaments from 1952 through 1957.
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Country (sports) | United States |
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Born | (1925-07-04)July 4, 1925 Richmond, California, U.S. |
Died | October 25, 2015(2015-10-25) (aged 90) Novato, California, U.S. |
Plays | Right-handed |
Singles | |
Career record | 661-220 (75%) |
Career titles | 89 |
Highest ranking | World No. 5 (1955, 1957) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
French Open | F (1955, 1957) |
Wimbledon | SF (1953, 1957) |
US Open | SF (1955, 1957) |
Doubles | |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
French Open | F (1956) |
Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
French Open | 2R (1967) |
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