Suzanne Lenglen Biography

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NAME: Suzanne Lenglen
OCCUPATION: Tennis Player
BIRTH DATE: May 24, 1899
DEATH DATE: July 04, 1938
PLACE OF BIRTH: Compiègne, France
PLACE OF DEATH: Paris, France
Full Name: Suzanne Rachel Flore Lenglen

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Suzanne Lenglen was a French tennis player who won 31 championship titles between 1914 and 1926. She is largely credited as the first female tennis star.

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Suzanne Lenglen was born on May 24, 1899, near Paris, France. Overcoming childhood illness, she became a champion tennis player. Lenglen won 31 championship titles between 1914 and 1926. Chief among her titles were the Wimbledon singles, women's doubles and mixed doubles. She also earned gold medals at the 1920 Olympics. A flamboyant trendsetter, Lenglen is largely credited as the first female tennis celebrity. She died in 1938.

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