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Liz Starkie
Elizabeth Starkie (born 31 August 1938) is a British former tennis player.[1] She became Elizabeth Wagstaff after marriage. Active during the 1960s, Starkie represented Great Britain in both Federation Cup and Wightman Cup tennis.
| Full name | Elizabeth Starkie |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | United Kingdom |
| Born | 31 August 1938 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1963) |
| French Open | 4R (1962, 1965) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1961, 1963) |
Starkie, a native of Yorkshire, competed in the Wightman Cup from 1962 to 1966 and was the doubles partner of Ann Jones in Britain's run to the semi-finals of the 1966 Federation Cup.[2] She was a singles quarter-finalist at the 1963 Australian Championships, where she also reached the semi-finals in doubles.
References Edit
- ^ "Britain, U.S. Split Opening Singles". The New York Times. 8 August 1965.
- ^ "Miss Moffitt Clinches Wightman for U.S." New York Daily News. 10 August 1965.
External links Edit
- Liz Starkie at the Billie Jean King Cup
- Liz Starkie at the International Tennis Federation