Phoebe Holcroft Watson
Phoebe Holcroft Watson (born October 7, 1898 , † October 20, 1980 ) was a British tennis player .
Career
Watson won four Grand Slam titles in women's doubles in her career . In 1928 she was successful at the French championships (now the French Open ) and at Wimbledon . She won her first title with the British Eileen Bennett in Paris and the second with Peggy Saunders . 1929 was just as successful; after the title defense at Wimbledon (with Peggy Saunders) followed the triumph at the US tennis championships with her compatriot Peggy Michell . In the same year Watson reached the final of the individual competition in New York, she lost the game against Helen Wills Moody 4-6, 2-6.
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| SURNAME | Holcroft Watson, Phoebe |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Watson, Phoebe |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British tennis player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 7, 1898 |
| DATE OF DEATH | 20th October 1980 |