Dora Boothby

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Olympic medal record
Women's tennis
Silver 1908 London Singles

Penelope Dora Harvey Boothby (August 2, 1881 – February 22, 1970) was a former British female tennis player. She was born in Finchley, Middlesex, England. She is best remembered for her ladies' singles title at the 1909 Wimbledon Championships. She died in Hammersmith, London in 1970.

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[edit] Grand Slam record

[edit] Wimbledon Championships

  • Singles champion: 1909
  • Singles finalist: 1910, 1911

[edit] Grand Slam singles finals

[edit] Wins (1)

Year Championship Opponent in Final Score in Final
1909 Wimbledon Championships Agnes Morton 6–4, 4–6, 8–6

[edit] Runner-ups (2)

Year Championship Opponent in Final Score in Final
1910 Wimbledon Championships Dorothea Douglass 2–6, 2–6
1911 Wimbledon Championships Dorothea Douglass 0–6, 0–6