Jean Walker-Smith
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Jean Barbara Walker-Smith (née Bridger; 17 March 1924 – 23 February 2010) was a female tennis player from England who was active in the late 1940s and 1950s.[2] She reached two Grand Slam semifinals in the singles event and one in doubles, and she achieved a highest singles ranking of world no. 5 in 1951.
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Country (sports) | United Kingdom |
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Born | (1924-03-17)17 March 1924 Dulwich, England |
Died | 23 February 2010(2010-02-23) (aged 85) |
Plays | Right–handed |
Singles | |
Highest ranking | No. 5 (1951)[lower-alpha 1] |
Grand Slam singles results | |
French Open | SF (1951) |
Wimbledon | QF (1949, 1951, 1952) |
US Open | SF (1951) |
Doubles | |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
French Open | SF (1951) |
Wimbledon | QF (1949, 1951, 1952) |
Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
Wimbledon | 4R (1951) |
Team competitions | |
Wightman Cup | F (1949, 1950, 1951, 1952) |
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