By Richard Pagliaro Brazil’s greatest champion, Maria Bueno, died after a bout with mouth cancer on Friday, June 8th. She was 78. A seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, Bueno was beloved as one of the game’s most graceful champions. Bueno’s gliding movement and fast hands earned her the nickname “Sao Paulo … [Read more...] about Tennis Champion Maria Bueno Loses Battle With Cancer • The Most Graceful Player Ever To Grace A Court
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Roland Garros Tennis From The Archives • A Peak @ Kathleen Horvath
Photo by Dusan Vemic By Nancy Gill Mc Shea From the French Archives –Talk about young women who have made news at the French and proceeded to excel in other areas of life, KATHLEEN HORVATH, a native of Hopewell Junction, N.Y., qualifies as the ultimate professional. She turned pro at 15, won eight pro singles titles, was a finalist in six … [Read more...] about Roland Garros Tennis From The Archives • A Peak @ Kathleen Horvath