| Country (sports) | United States |
|---|---|
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | Winner (1913, 1914, 1921) |
Louise Riddell Williams was an American tennis player in the early 20th century. She won the U.S. National Championship in women's doubles with Mary Kendall Browne in 1913, 1914 and 1921. [1] [2]
In 1914, she was named as a director of a new Chicago tennis club slated to open the following year. [3]
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1913 | U.S. National Championships | Grass |  Mary Kendall Browne | Dorothy Green Edna Wildey | 12–10, 2–6, 6–3 |
| Win | 1914 | U.S. National Championships | Grass | Mary Kendall Browne | Louise Raymond Edna Wildey | 10–8, 6–2 |
| Win | 1921 | U.S. National Championships | Grass | Mary Kendall Browne | Helen Gilleaudeau Mrs. L.G. Morris | 6–3, 6–2 |
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