Country (sports) | Sweden |
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Born | 16 December 1944 |
Singles | |
Grand Slam singles results | |
French Open | 3R (1969) |
Wimbledon | 2R (1967, 1968) |
US Open | 1R (1969) |
Eva Lundqvist (born 16 December 1944) is a Swedish former tennis player.
A Federation Cup player for Sweden in 1966 and 1967, Lundqvist featured in a total of three ties, including a World Group 2nd round fixture against the United States, where she faced Billie Jean King in doubles. [1] She was a doubles winner at the 1968 Swedish Open and reached the singles third round of the 1969 French Open.
Lundqvist, who adopted the name Wennerström after marriage, had a daughter named Nina who played professionally. [2]
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