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Sally Holdsworth (born 10 February 1944) is a British former professional tennis player.

Sally Holdsworth

Country (sports)	United Kingdom
Born	(1944-02-10) 10 February 1944 (age 78)
Singles
Grand Slam singles results
French Open	3R (1964)
Wimbledon	2R (1971)
US Open	1R (1970, 1971)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
French Open	2R (1964, 1965)
Wimbledon	2R (1967, 1969, 1970, 1971)
US Open	1R (1970, 1971)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
French Open	1R (1964, 1965)
Wimbledon	4R (1971)
US Open	3R (1970)

Holdsworth, a Wimbledon junior semi-finalist, grew up in the town of Huddersfield. She began competing on the international tour in the 1960s and had her best Wimbledon performance in 1971 when she reached the round of 16 of the mixed doubles with John Paish.[1]

Following her tennis career, Holdsworth ran a hotel in Barbados, then later served as an executive for the International Tennis Federation. In 2000 she organised the Parade of Champions which was held at Wimbledon to commemorate the club's 100th anniversary. She also established Wimbledon's Last Eight Club.[2]

References

External links

• Sally Holdsworth at the Women's Tennis Association
• Sally Holdsworth at the International Tennis Federation

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