Clara Harrington "Clare" Copeman (nee Proctor; 6 June 1923 — June 2019) was an Australian tennis player.
| Full name | Clara Harrington Proctor |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  Australia |
| Born | 6 June 1923 |
| Died | June 2019 (aged 96) |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1948, 1951) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1951) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1947, 1954) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1951) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | F (1951) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1951) |
Proctor twice made the singles quarter-finals at the Australian Championships and was runner-up in the mixed doubles in 1951, partnering Jack May.[1] She made the singles third round at her only Wimbledon appearance in 1951 and during the same European tour teamed up with Nancye Bolton to win a doubles title in Oslo.[2]
Grand Slam finals edit
Mixed doubles: 1 (0–1) edit
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1951 | Australian Championship | Grass | Jack May
|
Thelma Coyne Long George Worthington
|
4–6, 6–3, 2–6 |
References edit
- ^ "Big Tennis". National Advocate. 1 February 1951. p. 6 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Australians Win Oslo Doubles". Northern Star. 12 June 1951. p. 4 – via National Library of Australia.