Yvonne Bourgeois
Yvonne Bourgeois (6 May 1902 – 12 May 1983) was a French female tennis player. She competed in the doubles event at the 1924 Summer Olympics with compatriot Marguerite Billout. They reached the semifinal in which they lost in straight sets to Phyllis Covell and Kathleen McKane. In the bronze medal match they lost to Dorothy Shepherd-Barron and Evelyn Colyer, also in straight sets.[1]
| Full name | Yvonne Renée Suzanne Bourgeois |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  |
| Born | 6 May 1902 Paris, France |
| Died | 12 May 1983 (aged 81) Paris, France |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| French Open | 3R (1925) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1928) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| French Open | SF (1925) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1928) |
| Olympic Games | SF (1924) |
| Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results | |
| French Open | SF (1928) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1928) |
In 1928 she competed in the Wimbledon Championships, reaching the second round in singles, the third round in doubles and the first round in mixed doubles.[2]
References
- "Olympic Sports – Athletes – Yvonne Bourgeois". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17.
- "Wimbledon players archive – Yvonne Bourgeois". AELTC.
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