1934-1969. US lawn tennis player, nicknamed
`Little Mo' because she was just 91 cm/5 ft
2in tall. In 1953 she became the first woman
to complete the Grand Slam by winning all
four major tournaments. All her singles
titles (won at nine major championships)
and her Grand Slam titles were won between
1951 and 1954. She also represented the USA
in the Wightman Cup.
After a riding accident 1954 her career was
ended. She died of cancer 1969. CAREER
HIGHLIGHTS
Wimbledon
singles: 1952-54
US Open
singles: 1951-53
French Open
singles: 1953-54
doubles: 1954
mixed: 1954
Australian Open
singles: 1953
doubles: 1953.