Country (sports) | United Kingdom |
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Born | Worcester, England | 15 July 1952
Singles | |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | 3R (1973, 1975) |
French Open | 2R (1977) |
Wimbledon | 4R (1974) |
US Open | 1R (1974, 1975, 1977) |
Doubles | |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | QF (1973, 1975) |
French Open | SF (1977) |
Wimbledon | SF (1976, 1977) |
US Open | QF (1977) |
Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
Wimbledon | F (1974) |
US Open | QF (1974) |
Team competitions | |
Wightman Cup | W (1974) |
Lesley Charles (born 15 July 1952) is a former tennis player from the UK. [1] [2] In 1973 and 1975 she competed in the Australian Open. [3] Charles was a Wimbledon mixed doubles runner-up in 1974, with compatriot Mark Farrell, losing in straight sets to Owen Davidson and Billie Jean King.
In 1974, Charles won 15 doubles titles with Sue Mappin, mainly on the British circuit. [4]
Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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Loss | 1974 | Wimbledon | Grass | Mark Farrell | Billie Jean King Owen Davidson | 3–6, 7–9 |
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