About Suzanne Girod
Lived 1871 – 1926 (aged 55). Suzanne Girod was a French tennis player.
Suzanne Richardine Girod (née Poirson; 8 July 1871 - 20 October 1926) was a French tennis player. She became the singles winner of the French tennis championships at Roland Garros in 1901 when she defeated Mrs. Leroux in the final. She was runner-up in 1897 and 1902 to Adine Masson.
Frequenting the worldly venues of Île de Puteaux (notable for hosting tennis events played during the 1900 Paris Olympics), "Madame Girod" was known for playing tennis with gloves, purportedly to avoid getting tanned.
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Who was Suzanne Girod?
French tennis player (1871–1926)
When was Suzanne Girod born?
Suzanne Girod was born on 8 July 1871 in Paris.
When did Suzanne Girod die?
Suzanne Girod died on 20 October 1926 in 8th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Suzanne Girod's occupation?
Suzanne Girod was a tennis player.
What nationality was Suzanne Girod?
Suzanne Girod was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Suzanne Girod. https://biography.guide/suzanne-girod/
MLA: "Suzanne Girod." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/suzanne-girod/.
Chicago: "Suzanne Girod." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/suzanne-girod/.
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