Muriel Robb
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Muriel Evelyn Robb was a former British
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.
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.
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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 |