About Georgie Woodgate
Lived 1923 – 2001 (aged 77). Georgie Woodgate was a British tennis player.
Georgiana Elizabeth Cox (née Woodgate; 6 July 1923 — 12 May 2001) was a British tennis player active from the 1940s to 1960s. Her younger sister Billie was also a tennis player.
Woodgate claimed the singles title at the Welsh Championships in 1949, then in 1950 won the singles and doubles at the Welsh Covered Court Championships. In 1951 she won the Henley Hard Courts summer meeting. In 1952 she made the singles fourth round of the Wimbledon Championships, beating Wightman Cup player Pat Ward en route. She was singles runner-up to Angela Mortimer at the 1953 British Covered Court Championships. In 1956 she reached the women's doubles quarter-finals at Wimbledon.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Georgie Woodgate?
English tennis player
When was Georgie Woodgate born?
Georgie Woodgate was born on 6 July 1923.
When did Georgie Woodgate die?
Georgie Woodgate died on 12 May 2001.
What was Georgie Woodgate's occupation?
Georgie Woodgate was a tennis player.
What nationality was Georgie Woodgate?
Georgie Woodgate was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Georgie Woodgate. https://biography.guide/georgie-woodgate/
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