Alex Cowie

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Alex Cowie
Country (sports)Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Born (1947-05-11) 11 May 1947 (age 74)
Singles
Grand Slam Singles results
Wimbledon 2R (1967, 1968, 1971, 1972)
Doubles
Grand Slam Doubles results
Wimbledon 2R (1967, 1968, 1969, 1970)
Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results
Wimbledon 3R (1969, 1972)

Alex Cowie (born 11 May 1947) is a British former international squash and tennis player. She competed under her maiden name Alex Soady until 1969. [1]

Initially a tennis player, Cowie made several appearances at Wimbledon in the 1960s and 1970s.

Cowie featured at the World Squash Championships in 1985 and 1987. She was later the coach of Cassie Jackman and served as team manager of the national team. [2]

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References

  1. Easton, Richard (12 October 1994). "Old team-mates edge towards clash: England manager Cowie". The Independent .
  2. Hurrell, Alex (22 April 2015). "Shock and disbelief over Norfolk-born world champ's visa bombshell". Eastern Daily Press .