Full name | Linda Geeves-Bennett |
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Country (sports) | ![]() |
Born | 21 June 1954 |
Singles | |
Grand Slam singles results | |
French Open | Q1 (1982) |
Wimbledon | 1R (1980) |
Doubles | |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Wimbledon | 1R (1975) |
Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
Wimbledon | 2R (1979, 1981) |
Linda Geeves (born 21 June 1954) is a British former professional tennis player. [1]
Geeves was active on tour in the 1970s and 1980s. She featured as a wildcard in the singles main draw of the 1980 Wimbledon Championships and lost her first round match in three sets to Betty Ann Dent. [2]
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