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Lesley Charles
Lesley Charles (born 15 July 1952) is a former tennis player from the UK.[1][2] In 1973 and 1975 she competed in the Australian Open.[3] Charles was a Wimbledon mixed doubles runner-up in 1974, with compatriot Mark Farrell, losing in straight sets to Owen Davidson and Billie Jean King.
| Country (sports) | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 July 1952 Worcester, England |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1973, 1975) |
| French Open | 2R (1977) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1974) |
| US Open | 1R (1974, 1975, 1977) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1973, 1975) |
| French Open | SF (1977) |
| Wimbledon | SF (1976, 1977) |
| US Open | QF (1977) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | F (1974) |
| US Open | QF (1974) |
| Team competitions | |
| Wightman Cup | W (1974) |
In 1974, Charles won 15 doubles titles with Sue Mappin, mainly on the British circuit.[4]
Grand Slam finals edit
Mixed doubles (1 runner-up) edit
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1974 | Wimbledon | Grass | Mark Farrell | Billie Jean King Owen Davidson | 3–6, 7–9 |
References edit
- ^ Lesley Charles at wtatennis.com
- ^ Lesley Charles at itftennis.com
- ^ "Lesley Charles". Australian Open. Retrieved 18 November 2011.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1975). World of Tennis '75 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 265. ISBN 9780362002171.