Lindsay Blachford (born 6 April 1953) is a British former professional tennis player.
Full name | Lindsay Blachford |
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Country (sports) | Great Britain |
Born | Stepney, London, England | 6 April 1953
Singles | |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (1973) |
French Open | 1R (1974) |
Wimbledon | 3R (1973) |
Doubles | |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | 1R (1973) |
Wimbledon | 2R (1972) |
US Open | 1R (1974) |
Blachford, who comes from London, competed on tour in the 1970s.
She had a win over American Federation Cup player Patti Hogan at the 1972 North of England Championships.[1]
Most notably, Blachford made the round of 32 at the 1973 Wimbledon Championships, beating two other British players en route, former French Open champion Shirley Brasher and a young Sue Barker.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Blachford moves into quarter-finals". New Nation. 20 July 1972.
- ^ "ITF Tennis - Pro Circuit - Wimbledon - 25 June - 08 July 1973". www.itftennis.com.