Valerie Koortzen (born 15 February 1937) is a South African former professional tennis player.[1]
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| Country (sports) |  South Africa |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 February 1937 |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 2R (1957, 1962) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1955, 1962) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | QF (1958) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1955, 1962) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| French Open | 2R (1958, 1962) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1962) |
Koortzen, active on tour in the 1950s and 1960s, twice made it to the singles third round of the Wimbledon Championships. She was a women's doubles quarter-finalist at both Wimbledon and the French Championships. Her career singles titles included Düsseldorf in 1957, beating Pat Ward in the final.[2]
From 1956 to 1971 she was married to tennis player Gordon Forbes.[3]
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