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Anita Lizana

Chilean tennis player (1915-1994) · Chile · On the map · Tennis Players · Died at 78

Anita Lizana de Ellis was a world No. 1 tennis player from Chile. She was the first Latin American, and first Hispanic person, to be ranked World Number 1 tennis player. Also, Lizana was the first Latin American to win a Grand Slam singles championship.

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She won the U.S. Championships singles title in 1937, defeating Jadwiga Jędrzejowska in the final in straight sets.

Country
Chile
Category
Tennis Players
Type
Tennis Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1915 to 1994 · aged 78