About Francisca Subirana
Lived 1900 – 1981 (aged 80–81). Francisca Subirana was a Spanish tennis player.
Biography Subirana was born in Barcelona. She won the city's tennis tournament five seasons (1916 - 1920). In 1920, she reached the final of the World Hard Court Championships which she lost to Dorothy Holman in straight sets. She was in the Spanish squad for the 1920 Summer Olympics at Antwerp but did not play her first match against Winifred McNair. In 1961, the couple moved to Israel where Ricardo was assigned the Cuban ambassador by Fidel Castro. After Ricardo retired from his diplomatic post in 1973, the Wolfs spent the rest of their lives in Israel.
World Championships finals Singles (1 runner-up) Result YearChampionshipSurfaceOpponentScoreLoss 1920 World Hard Court Championships Clay Dorothy Holman 0–6, 5–7
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Who was Francisca Subirana?
Spanish tennis player
When was Francisca Subirana born?
Francisca Subirana was born on 24 January 1900 in Barcelona.
When did Francisca Subirana die?
Francisca Subirana died in 1981 in Herzliya.
What was Francisca Subirana's occupation?
Francisca Subirana was a tennis player.
What nationality was Francisca Subirana?
Francisca Subirana was Spanish.
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· Wikipedia: Francisca Subirana
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francisca Subirana. https://biography.guide/francisca-subirana/
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