Kathleen Atkinson
Kathleen Gill Atkinson (November 5, 1875 – April 30, 1957) was an American tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  |
|---|---|
| Born | November 5, 1875 Maplewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | April 30, 1957 (aged 81) |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| US Open | SF (1895, 1897) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| US Open | W (1897, 1898) |
With her older sister, Juliette, both residents of Maplewood, she won the US Women's National Championship in women's doubles 1897 and 1898.[1] They were the first sisters to win a title together and the first to play each other in a semi final until the Williams sisters played in the final.
Grand Slam finals
Doubles (2 titles)
| Outcome | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1897 | U.S. National Championships | Grass | |
|
6–2, 6–1, 6–1 |
| Winner | 1898 | U.S. National Championships | Grass | |
|
6–1, 2–6, 4–6, 6–1 |
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References
- Staff. "WINS HAVE BEEN SERVED FAMILY STYLE \ SERENA, VENUS STILL ALIVE IN SEMIS OF SINGLES, DOUBLES", Philadelphia Daily News, September 10, 1999. Accessed November 9, 2012. "Juliette and Kathleen Atkinson, of Maplewood, NJ, reached the semis at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, with Juliette winning both titles."
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