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Doris Hart

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Born: Died: American

Doris Hart (June 20, 1925 – May 29, 2015) was an American tennis player who was active in the 1940s and first half of the 1950s. She was ranked world No. 1 in 1951. She was the fourth player, and second woman, to win a Career Grand Slam in singles. She was the first of only three players (all women) to complete the career "Boxed Set" of Grand Slam titles, which is winning at least one title in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles at all four Grand Slam events. Only she and Margaret Court achieved this during the amateur era of the sport.

Hart played collegiate tennis for the Miami Hurricanes at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida.

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American tennis player

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  1. Doris Hart is born

    Doris Hart, American athlete, known for american tennis player, was born on 1925-06-20.

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When was Doris Hart born?
Doris Hart was born on 1925-06-20 (American).
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American tennis player
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When did Doris Hart die?
Doris Hart died on 2015-01-01.

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