Joan Austin

Joan Winifred Austin (later Lycett, 23 January 1903 – 2 April 1998) was a British female tennis player who was also known as one of "The Babes".

Early life 23 January 1903, Austin was born in London, England. Austin's brother was Bunny Austin, a Wimbledon finalist. Austin attended Winchester School for Girls. Austin was taught tennis by her father.

Career Austin won the singles title at the Junior Championships of Great Britain in 1920 and 1921. Her best singles result was reaching the third round in 1923, 1927 and 1929.

In June 1925 Austin and her husband teamed up in the mixed doubles event at Wimbledon and reached the semifinal which they lost in three sets to Suzanne Lenglen and Jean Borotra.

In November 1934 Austin became a professional tennis coach.

Personal life 12 February 1925, Austin married Randolph Lycett, a tennis player. In August 1926, Austin had a daughter.

Grand Slam finals

Doubles: (1 runners-up) ResultYearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreLoss 1923 Wimbledon Grass Evelyn Colyer Suzanne Lenglen Elizabeth Ryan 3–6, 1–6