Muriel Robb
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Muriel Evelyn Robb was a former British
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 female tennis player. She is best remembered for her ladies' singles title at the 1902 Wimbledon Championships. She also won the Irish and Scottish singles titles in 1901 and the Welsh singles title in 1899.

Wimbledon

  • Singles champion: 1902

This match set a record for the longest women's final. On the first day of play rain stopped play at 4-6, 13-11 in favour of Robb. It was replayed the next day when Robb won 7-5, 6-1.

Win (1)

Year Championship Opponent in Final Score in Final
1902 Wimbledon  Charlotte Cooper Sterry 7–5, 6–1
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