Angela Mortimer-barrett, 1961 Wimbledon Champion, Dies Aged 93

The erstwhile Wimbledon champion Angela Mortimer-Barrett has died astatine nan property of 93. Mortimer-Barrett defeated chap Briton Christine Truman to triumph nan 1961 ladies’ singles title, 3 years aft losing her first last against Althea Gibson.

In full Mortimer-Barrett won 3 expansive slam singles titles, including nan 1955 French Championships and nan Australian Championships 3 years later. She besides won nan Wimbledon ladies’ doubles title successful 1955, teaming up pinch Anne Shilcock to clinch an all-British last against Shirley Bloomer and Pat Ward.

Mortimer-Barrett overcame proceeding nonaccomplishment early successful her profession and besides overcame predominant battles pinch illness. She became an MBE successful 1967, nan aforesaid twelvemonth she joined nan erstwhile British subordinate and commentator John Barrett.

Deborah Jevans, nan All England Club chair, said: “We are profoundly saddened to study of nan decease of Angela Mortimer Barrett MBE, Wimbledon’s oldest surviving ladies’ singles champion, astatine nan property of 93.

“Angela will beryllium remembered for her determination and bonzer dedication which saw her flooded important challenges to emergence to nan apical of tennis, winning 3 expansive slam singles titles and 1 expansive slam doubles title.

“On behalf of everyone astatine nan All England Club, I connection my sincere condolences to Angela’s husband, John; their children, Michael and Sarah Jane; grandchildren, family and friends.”