About Margarette Ballard
Lived 1866 – 1940 (aged 73–74). Margarette Ballard was an American tennis player.
Margarette Ballard (December 20, 1866 – unknown) was an American tennis player from the end of the 19th century.
In 1889, she won the first women's doubles at the U.S. Women's National Championship with Bertha Townsend.
Grand Slam finals
Doubles (1 title, 1 runners-up) ResultYearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreWin 1889 U.S. Championships Grass Bertha Townsend Marion Wright Laura Knight 6–2, 6–0Loss 1890 U.S. Championships Grass Bertha Townsend Grace Roosevelt Ellen Roosevelt 1–6, 2–6
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Who was Margarette Ballard?
US tennis player
When was Margarette Ballard born?
Margarette Ballard was born on 20 December 1866.
When did Margarette Ballard die?
Margarette Ballard died in 1940.
What was Margarette Ballard's occupation?
Margarette Ballard was a tennis player.
What nationality was Margarette Ballard?
Margarette Ballard was American.
Sources & further reading
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