Angela Mortimer-Barrett, the former Wimbledon champion and three-time grand slam winner, has died at the age of 93.
Mortimer-Barrett captured the Wimbledon ladies’ singles title in 1961, defeating fellow Briton Christine Truman, three years after losing her first final to Althea Gibson.
She also won the French Championships in 1955 and the Australian Championships in 1958.
In doubles, she triumphed at Wimbledon in 1955 alongside Anne Shilcock, beating Shirley Bloomer and Pat Ward in an all-British final.
Her career was marked by resilience, overcoming hearing loss and frequent illness to establish herself among the game’s elite.
She was appointed MBE in 1967, the same year she married former British player and commentator John Barrett.
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Deborah Jevans, chair of the All England Club, paid tribute: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Angela Mortimer-Barrett MBE, Wimbledon’s oldest surviving ladies’ singles champion, at the age of 93.
“Angela will be remembered for her determination and extraordinary dedication which saw her overcome significant challenges to rise to the top of tennis, winning three grand slam singles titles and one grand slam doubles title.
“On behalf of everyone at the All England Club, I offer my sincere condolences to Angela’s husband, John; their children, Michael and Sarah Jane; grandchildren, family and friends.”
