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 80)
Turned pro1968 (amateur circuit 1959)
Retired1972
Singles
Career record97–176
Career titles7
Grand Slam singles results
French Open3R (1964)
Wimbledon2R (1971)
US Open1R (1970, 1971)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
French Open2R (1964, 1965)
Wimbledon2R (1967, 1969, 1970, 1971)
US Open1R (1970, 1971)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
French Open1R (1964, 1965)
Wimbledon4R (1971)
US Open3R (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

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  1. ^ "Wimbledon 1971 Tennis Tournament". itftennis.com.
  2. ^ Hampshire, Susan (14 July 2004). "Sally's love game". Huddersfield Daily Examiner.
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