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Helen Newington Wills (October 6, 1905 – January 1, 1998), also known by her married names Helen Wills Moody and Helen Wills Roark, was an American tennis player. She won 31 Grand Slam tournament titles (singles, doubles, and mixed doubles) during her career, including 19 singles titles.
Helen Wills was an outstanding American tennis player who was the top female competitor in the world for eight years (1927–33 and 1935). Wills began playing tennis when she was 13 and won her first major title, the U.S. girls’ championship, in 1921.
Jan 3, 1998 · Helen Wills Moody, arguably the most dominant tennis player of the 20th century and the first American-born woman to achieve international celebrity as an athlete, died Thursday at a convalescent...
Aug 22, 2013 · There are a few champions in the realm of sport who so stand out above his or her rivals as does Miss Helen Wills of Berkeley Cal., winner of every major title in women’s lawn tennis and ...
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May 8, 2018 · Learn about Helen Wills, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, who won thirty-one Grand Slam events and beat top-ranked men. Discover her life story, achievements, marriages, and retirement and comeback.
Learn about the life and achievements of Helen Wills Moody Roark, one of the greatest tennis players of all time. She won 31 major titles, including 19 singles, and had a legendary rivalry with Suzanne Lenglen.
