May Sutton

Tennis Player

Birthday September 25, 1886

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Oct 4, 1975 (89)

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About

In 1905 she became the first American, and the first non-British woman, to win Wimbledon.

Before Fame

She moved from England to California at age six, where she and her three sisters immediately dominated the youth tennis competition.

Trivia

In 1904 she won the U.S. Open in both singles and doubles, and made the finals in mixed doubles.

Family Life

In 1912 she married fellow tennis pro Tom Bundy.

Associated With

Her nephew, John Doeg, was also a successful tennis player.