About Hilda Wallis
Lived 1900 – 1979 (aged 79). Hilda Wallis was an Irish tennis player.
Mabel Hilda Wallis (12 November 1900 – 8 December 1979) was an Irish tennis player.
Wallis reached the final of the Irish Championships at Dublin for the first time in 1921 where she lost to Elizabeth Ryan. She won the Irish title in 1924, 1926, 1930 and 1933.
She participated twice in Wimbledon. In 1924, she lost her second round match against Dorothy Shepherd Barron 0–6, 1–6. Twelve years later, in 1936, she reached the third round but had to pull out of the tournament.
Wallis participated in the 1924 Summer Olympics at Paris where she reached the quarterfinals in mixed doubles alongside Edwin McCrea.
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Who was Hilda Wallis?
Irish tennis player
When was Hilda Wallis born?
Hilda Wallis was born on 12 November 1900 in Ireland.
When did Hilda Wallis die?
Hilda Wallis died on 8 December 1979 in Bray.
What was Hilda Wallis's occupation?
Hilda Wallis was a tennis player.
What nationality was Hilda Wallis?
Hilda Wallis was Irish.
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