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Arlette Halff

1908 – 2007

French tennis player

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Lived 1908 – 2007 (aged 99). Arlette Halff was a French tennis player.

Arlette Halff (née Neufeld; 16 April 1908 – 1 June 2007) was a French tennis player who was active between the 1930s and the early 1960s.

Halff participated in the singles event of the Wimbledon Championships in 1931 and 1939 and reached the fourth round on both occasions. She also took part in the French Championships, reaching the semi-final in the 1938 singles event which she lost in straight sets to first-seeded and eventual champion Simonne Mathieu. During the same championships, she achieved her best result at a Grand Slam tournament when she and her partner, compatriot Nelly Landry, finished runners-up in the doubles competition against Simonne Mathieu and Billie Yorke.

She was a singles runner-up at the French Covered Court Championships in 1931, 1938, and 1950.

Grand Slam tournament finals Doubles: (1 runner-up) ResultYearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreLoss 1938 French Championships Clay Nelly Landry Simonne Mathieu Billie Yorke 3–6, 3–6

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arlette Halff?

French tennis player (1908–2007)

When was Arlette Halff born?

Arlette Halff was born on 16 April 1908 in 17th arrondissement of Paris.

When did Arlette Halff die?

Arlette Halff died on 1 June 2007 in Neuilly-sur-Seine.

What was Arlette Halff's occupation?

Arlette Halff was a tennis player.

What nationality was Arlette Halff?

Arlette Halff was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arlette Halff

· Wikidata: Q2861635

· DBpedia: Arlette Halff

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