About Dorothy Workman
Lived 1912 – 1981 (aged 69). Dorothy Workman was an American tennis player.
Dorothy Elizabeth "Do" Workman (January 5, 1912 – November 30, 1981) was an American tennis player.
Born in King City, Missouri, Workman competed on tour in the 1930s. She was a member of the Los Angeles Tennis Club and attained a best national ranking of sixth. In 1938 she was a singles quarter-finalist at the Australian Championships and made the final of the women's doubles, with Dorothy Bundy. Her doubles partnership with Bundy, known as "Dodo" and "Do", included multiple Pacific Southwest Championships titles.
Grand Slam finals Women's doubles (1 runner-up) ResultYearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore Loss 1938 Australian Championships Grass Dorothy Bundy Nancye Wynne Thelma Coyne 7–9, 4–6
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Who was Dorothy Workman?
American tennis player
When was Dorothy Workman born?
Dorothy Workman was born on 5 January 1912 in King City.
When did Dorothy Workman die?
Dorothy Workman died on 30 November 1981 in Los Angeles County.
What was Dorothy Workman's occupation?
Dorothy Workman was a tennis player.
What nationality was Dorothy Workman?
Dorothy Workman was American.
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