About Simone Barbier
Lived 1903 – 1992 (aged 89). Simone Barbier was a French tennis player.
Simone Barbier (19 January 1903 – 23 September 1992) was a French tennis player.
She reached the doubles final at the 1930 French Championships with compatriot Simonne Mathieu in which they lost in straight sets to Elizabeth Ryan and Helen Wills Moody. In 1929 and 1930 she competed in the Wimbledon Championships, reaching the second round in singles, the quarterfinal in doubles with Mathieu and the second round in mixed doubles partnering Jacques Grandguillot.
Barbier won the doubles title at the covered courts championships of Belgium and France.
Grand Slam finals Doubles: (1 runner-up) ResultYearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreLoss 1930 French Championships Clay Simonne Mathieu Elizabeth Ryan Helen Wills Moody 3–6, 1–6
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Who was Simone Barbier?
French tennis player (1903–1992)
When was Simone Barbier born?
Simone Barbier was born on 19 January 1903 in Nancy.
When did Simone Barbier die?
Simone Barbier died on 23 September 1992 in La Celle-Saint-Cloud.
What was Simone Barbier's occupation?
Simone Barbier was a tennis player.
What nationality was Simone Barbier?
Simone Barbier was French.
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