Helen Kayser

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Helen Kayser
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PlaysLeft-handed
Singles
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open 2R (1970, 1971)
Wimbledon Q2 (1970)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open QF (1971)
Wimbledon 2R (1970)

Helen Kayser is an Australian former professional tennis player.

A left-handed player from Wollongong, Kayser was active on tour in the 1960s and 1970s. [1]

Kayser played in the doubles main draw at Wimbledon and twice featured in the singles second round of the Australian Open, including in 1971 when she lost to Evonne Goolagong. She also made the quarter-finals of the women's doubles that year, partnering Barbara Hawcroft. [2]

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References

  1. "Another title to Miss Goolagong". The Canberra Times . 4 December 1968. p. 32 via National Library of Australia.
  2. "Australian Open 1971 Tennis Tournament". itftennis.com.