About Bertha Steedman
Lived 1865 – 1945 (aged 79–80). Bertha Steedman was a British tennis player.
Bertha Steedman (20 July 1866 – 11 January 1945) was a British tennis player who was a four time semi finalist at the Wimbledon Championships. She also won nine All England Championships double titles, a precursor to the Wimbledon Championships, between 1889 and 1899 that were held as part of the Northern Championships.
Steedman won the All England Championships doubles tournament with her sister Mary Steedman in 1889 and 1890. From 1893 to 1897 she won the doubles title partnering Blanche Bingley, then in 1898 and 1899 with Ruth Durlacher.
Bertha and her sister Mary were among the first who focused on playing volley which was the basis of their success.
In singles, her last appearance at Wimbledon was in 1903.
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Who was Bertha Steedman?
British tennis player
When was Bertha Steedman born?
Bertha Steedman was born in 1865 in High Ercall.
When did Bertha Steedman die?
Bertha Steedman died on 11 January 1945 in Seaford.
What was Bertha Steedman's occupation?
Bertha Steedman was a tennis player.
What nationality was Bertha Steedman?
Bertha Steedman was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bertha Steedman. https://biography.guide/bertha-steedman/
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