About Louise Brown
Lived 1922 – 2003 (aged 81). Louise Brown was a Canadian tennis player.
Louise Brown (nee Cook; November 19, 1922 — November 24, 2003) was a Canadian tennis player.
A left-handed player from Dunnville, Ontario, Brown won the 1957 Canadian Open and in a long career ranked in the top 10 nationally for 26 successive years. She made the singles third round at both the 1966 French championships and the 1964 U.S. national championships when she was in her forties. On three occasions she fell to the top seeded Margaret Smith (Court) in a grand slam singles main draw, including at the 1963 Wimbledon Championships. She was playing captain of Canada's inaugural Federation Cup team in 1963 and was a 1991 inductee in the Canadian Tennis Hall of Fame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Louise Brown?
Canadian tennis player
When was Louise Brown born?
Louise Brown was born on 19 November 1922.
When did Louise Brown die?
Louise Brown died on 24 November 2003.
What was Louise Brown's occupation?
Louise Brown was a tennis player.
What nationality was Louise Brown?
Louise Brown was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Louise Brown (tennis)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Louise Brown. https://biography.guide/louise-brown-tennis-player/
MLA: "Louise Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/louise-brown-tennis-player/.
Chicago: "Louise Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/louise-brown-tennis-player/.
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