Former American tennis player Shirley Fry died at the age of 94. The former world number one was one of ten players who managed to win a career grand slam, ie to win all the “big four” tournaments.
Former American tennis player Shirley Fry died at the age of 94
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Fry, whose death was reported Tuesday by representatives of the Tennis Hall of Fame, was ruled in 1951 by Roland Garros. In 1956, she triumphed at the US Open and Wimbledon, winning the Australian Open a year later.
Fry added another twelve grand slam titles in doubles and one in the mix. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1970.
Tennis Hall of Famer Shirley Fry Irvin, who won three consecutive major titles in the 1950s to complete a career Grand Slam, has died. She was 94. https://t.co/gmptUdx3Oa
— AP Sports (@AP_Sports) July 15, 2021
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