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Maureen Catherine Connolly, Spitzname Little Mo (* 17. September 1934 in San Diego, Kalifornien; † 21. Juni 1969 in Dallas, Texas) war eine US-amerikanische Tennisspielerin .
Maureen Catherine Connolly-Brinker (née Connolly; September 17, 1934 – June 21, 1969), known as "Little Mo", was an American tennis player, the winner of nine major singles titles in the early 1950s. In 1953, she became the first woman to win a Grand Slam (all four major tournaments during the same calendar year). She is also the ...
- Right-handed (one-handed backhand)
- United States
- February 1955 (age 20)
- Amateur
Maureen Connolly (born September 17, 1934, San Diego, California, U.S.—died June 21, 1969, Dallas, Texas) was an American tennis player who in 1953 became the first woman to win the Grand Slam of tennis: the British , United States, Australian, and French singles championships.
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7. Sept. 2013 · Maureen Connolly captured nine consecutive Grand Slam events in which she participated starting in 1951, winning 50 straight matches.
Maureen Connolly was the first woman to win a calendar year Grand Slam in 1953, at age 18. She won 12 major titles in singles, doubles and mixed doubles, and was posthumously inducted into the Irish American Hall of Fame in 2017.
Learn about the life and legacy of Maureen Connolly, the first woman to win the Grand Slam of tennis in 1953. Find out how she co-founded the Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation, which promotes her game and supports young players. Watch the "Little Mo" movie and read her story, photos, and memories.
Maureen Catherine Connolly, Spitzname Little Mo (* 17. September 1934 in San Diego , Kalifornien ; † 21. Juni 1969 in Dallas , Texas ) war eine US-amerikanische Tennisspielerin .
