About Galina Baksheeva
Lived 1945 – 2019 (aged 74). Galina Baksheeva was a Russian tennis player.
Galina Baksheeva (; 12 July 1945 – 18 December 2019) was a Soviet tennis player from Ukraine.
Born in Kyiv, Baksheeva won back to back Wimbledon junior singles titles in 1961 and 1962.
At the Grand Slams, she made the fourth round of the 1967 Wimbledon Championships and 1968 French Open as well as reached the women's doubles quarterfinals at both events.
In 1968, she played in three Federation Cup ties for the Soviet Union, including a quarterfinal against Great Britain.
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Who was Galina Baksheeva?
Soviet tennis player (1945-2019)
When was Galina Baksheeva born?
Galina Baksheeva was born on 12 July 1945 in Kyiv.
When did Galina Baksheeva die?
Galina Baksheeva died on 18 December 2019 in Kyiv.
What was Galina Baksheeva's occupation?
Galina Baksheeva was a tennis player.
What nationality was Galina Baksheeva?
Galina Baksheeva was Russian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Galina Baksheeva. https://biography.guide/galina-baksheeva/
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