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Angela Mortimer, a two-time Wimbledon champion and a pivotal figure in British tennis, has died. She was 96. Mortimer passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of sporting excellence and leadership.
born in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, in 1927, Mortimer first gained prominence as a junior player before achieving international success in the 1950s and 60s.she secured her first major title at the French Championships in 1954, partnering with Fed Cup teammate Shirley Bloomer in the doubles event. Her greatest triumphs,however,came at the All England club.
Mortimer won the Ladies’ Singles title at Wimbledon in 1961, defeating Darlene Hard in the final.She then successfully defended her crown in 1962, overcoming Billie Jean Moffitt (later Billie Jean King) in the championship match. These victories cemented her status as one of Britain’s most celebrated tennis players.
Beyond her Grand Slam singles titles, Mortimer was a formidable doubles player. She won the Ladies’ Doubles at Wimbledon in 1956 with Bloomer, and again in 1961 with Ann Haydon Jones. She also achieved success at the Australian Championships,winning the Ladies’ Doubles title in 1957 with Colleen Peterson,and in 1961 with Haydon Jones.
Appropriately,Mortimer concluded her competitive career at Torquay in 1962,securing a victory over Ann Haydon Jones in the final. Her insights and experiences were later captured in her autobiography, “My Waiting Game,” published shortly after her retirement from play. She continued to contribute to the sport thru leadership roles, serving as a member of the victorious Wightman Cup team in 1960.
Mortimer’s dedication to British tennis
