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Peggy Michell

1905 – 1941

English tennis player

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About Peggy Michell

Lived 1905 – 1941 (aged 36). Peggy Michell was a British tennis player.

Margaret Amy Michell (née Saunders; 28 January 1905 – 19 June 1941) was a British female tennis player active in the 1920s. She is also known under her married name, Peggy Saunders-Michell.

She was educated at St Paul's Girls' School in London.

Along with Phoebe Holcroft, she won two consecutive women's doubles titles at Wimbledon (1928 and 1929) and the US Women's National Championship in 1929. With the same partner, she reached the final at the French Championships in 1927 in which they were defeated by Irene Bowder Peacock and Bobbie Heine.

Her best singles results at a Grand Slam tournament came in 1929 when she reached the fourth round at Wimbledon and the quarterfinals at the U.S. Championships where she lost to Elsie Goldsack and Helen Wills respectively. Michell competed in nine Wimbledon editions between 1925 and 1938.

Michell was part of the British Wightman Cup team in 1928, 1929 and 1932 and won the cup against the United States in 1928.

Grand Slam finals Doubles (3 titles, 1 runner-up)

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Also known as
Peggy Saunders, Margaret Amy Saunders, Margaret ('Peggy') Amy Saunders (later Michell)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peggy Michell?

English tennis player (1905-1941)

When was Peggy Michell born?

Peggy Michell was born on 28 January 1905 in Chiswick.

When did Peggy Michell die?

Peggy Michell died on 19 June 1941 in Harrow.

What was Peggy Michell's occupation?

Peggy Michell was a tennis player.

What nationality was Peggy Michell?

Peggy Michell was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peggy Michell

· Wikidata: Q293362

· DBpedia: Peggy Michell

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