About Rita Bentley
Lived 1931 – 2016 (aged 85). Rita Bentley was a British tennis player.
Rita Bentley (16 July 1931 - 26 October 2016), Rita Lauder after marriage, was a British tennis player of the 1950s and 1960s. She also played field hockey and represented the England women's national team.
A native of Blackpool, Bentley was a member of Great Britain's 1966 Wightman Cup team, in a squad which included Ann Haydon-Jones and Virginia Wade. She was used for the deciding doubles rubber, which the Americans won.
Bentley twice reached the singles round of 16 at Wimbledon and was the All England Plate winner in 1961. Other career titles include the Queen's Club in 1962 and the Canadian Championships in 1966. She was a singles quarter-finalist at both the 1963 Australian Championships and 1967 U.S. National Championships.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rita Bentley?
British tennis player (1931-2016)
When was Rita Bentley born?
Rita Bentley was born on 16 July 1931.
When did Rita Bentley die?
Rita Bentley died on 26 October 2016 in Hungerford.
What was Rita Bentley's occupation?
Rita Bentley was a tennis player.
What nationality was Rita Bentley?
Rita Bentley was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rita Bentley. https://biography.guide/rita-bentley/
MLA: "Rita Bentley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rita-bentley/.
Chicago: "Rita Bentley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rita-bentley/.
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