Phoebe Holcroft Watson
British tennis player (1898-1980) · United Kingdom · On the map · Tennis Players · Died at 82
Phoebe Catherine Holcroft Watson was a tennis player from the United Kingdom whose best result in singles was reaching the final of the U.S. Championships in 1929, losing to Helen Wills in straight sets.
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Great Britain Wightman Cup team1928-1930
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According to A. Wallis Myers, Watson was ranked in the world top 10 in 1926 and from 1928 through 1930, reaching a career high of world No. 2 in 1929.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Tennis Players
Type
Tennis Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1898 to 1980 · aged 82
