| Fullname | Muriel Evelyn Robb |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 13 May 1878 |
| Birth place | Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Death date | 12 February 1907 (aged 28) |
| Death place | Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Plays | Right–handed |
| Wimbledonresult | W (1902) |
| Othertournaments | yes |
Muriel Evelyn Robb (13 May 1878 – 12 February 1907) was an English female tennis player. She is best remembered for her ladies' singles title at the 1902 Wimbledon Championships. She also won the Irish and Scottish singles titles in 1901 and the Welsh singles title in 1899.[1] She attended the Cheltenham Ladies’ College, in Gloucestershire from 1893 to 1897 and was a member of the Jesmond Lawn Tennis Club in Newcastle.[2] From 1899 to 1902, she participated in four Wimbledon Championships and reached at least the quarterfinals on all occasions.[3]
She was diagnosed with Lymphadenoma and battled the disease for two years and four months before she died on 12 February 1907 in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne. The death certificate listed “exhaustion and cardiac failure” as the immediate cause.[4]
Grand Slam record
Wimbledon
- Singles champion: 1902
This match set a record for the longest women's final. On the first day of play rain stopped play at 4–6, 13–11. It was replayed the next day when Robb won 7–5, 6–1.[1]
Grand Slam finals
Singles (1 title)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1902 | Wimbledon | Grass | Charlotte Cooper Sterry | 7–5, 6–1 |
Grand Slam performance timeline
| 1899 | 1900 | 1901 | 1902 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon | QF | QF | QF | W |
See also
References
- ^ Hedges, Martin (1978). The Concise Dictionary of Tennis. New York: Mayflower Books. pp. 202–203. ISBN 978-0861240128.
- ^ "Plaque will commemorate achievements of Muriel Robb". The Journal. 1 February 2011.
- ^ "Wimbledon players archive – Muriel Robb". AELTC.
- ^ Tony Henderson (11 June 2011). "Honour for North East Wimbledon champion". The Journal