Evelyn Sears
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 Evelyn Sears, from a 1908 publication | |
| Full name | Evelyn Georgianna Sears |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | March 9, 1875 Waltham, MA, United States |
| Died | November 10, 1966 (aged 91) Waltham, MA, United States |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | W (1907) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | W (1908) |
Evelyn Georgianna Sears (March 9, 1875 – November 10, 1966) was an American tennis player at the beginning of the 20th century.[1]
In 1907, she won the U.S. National Championship women's singles title, after beating Carrie Neely 6–3, 6–2 in the All-Comers final and the default of reigning champion Helen Homans in the Challenge Round. She also won the women's doubles title in 1908 with Margaret Curtis, beating Carrie Neely and Miriam Steever, 6–3, 5–7, 9–7.[2]
She was a cousin of the seven times winner of the men's singles title at the U.S. National Championship Richard Sears.
Grand Slam finals[edit]
Singles (1 title, 1 runner-up)[edit]
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1907 | U.S. National Championships | Grass |  Helen Homans | default |
| Runner-up | 1908 | U.S. National Championships | Grass | Maud Barger-Wallach | 3–6, 6–1, 3–6 |
Doubles (1 title)[edit]
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1908 | US National Championship | Grass | Margaret Curtis | Carrie Neely Miriam Steever | 6–3, 5–7, 9–7 |
References[edit]
- ^ Collins, Bud (2016). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (3rd ed.). New York: New Chapter Press. p. 496. ISBN 978-1-937559-38-0.
- ^ Grand slam history