Darlene Hard was an American professional tennis player, born on 6 January 1936 and died on 2 December 2021, known for her aggressive volleying and strong serves. She won singles titles at the French Championships in 1960 and the U.S. Championships in 1960 and 1961. In Grand Slam doubles she won 13 women's titles with eight different partners and five mixed titles with three others, and she was the finest doubles player of her generation. Lance Tingay ranked her among the world top ten from 1957 through 1963, with a high of number two. She reached her first Wimbledon final in 1957, losing to Althea Gibson.
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was an American professional tennis player, known for her aggressive volleying ability and strong serves
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Darlene Ruth Hard (January 6, 1936
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In 1957, she made her first Wimbledon finals appearance, losing to Althea Gibson.
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she won a total of 13 women's doubles titles and, with another three partners, she won 5 mixed doubles titles in Grand Slam tournaments
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was an American professional tennis player, known for her aggressive volleying ability and strong serves
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was an American professional tennis player, known for her aggressive volleying ability and strong serves
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In 1957, she made her first Wimbledon finals appearance, losing to Althea Gibson.
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