Helen Hellwig
Helen Rebecca Hellwig Pouch (March 4, 1874 – November 26, 1960) was an American female tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  |
|---|---|
| Born | March 4, 1874 Brooklyn, NY, United States |
| Died | November 26, 1960 (aged 86) Manhattan, New York |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| US Open | W (1894) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| US Open | W (1894, 1895) |
Career
Hellwig won the 1894 U.S. National Championships singles title defeating reigning champion Aline Terry in five sets.[1] Together with compatriot Juliette Atkinson she won the 1894 and 1895 doubles title. She lost her singles title to Juliette Atkinson who beat her in straight sets in the 1895 challenge round.[2]
She was president of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) organization from 1941 through 1944.[3][4]
Grand Slam finals
Singles (1 title)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1894 | U.S. Championships | Grass | .svg.png){kind=small} | 7–5, 3–6, 6–0, 3–6, 6–3 |
Doubles (2 runner-ups)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1894 | U.S. Championships | Grass | .svg.png){kind=small} | | 4–6, 6–8, 2–6 |
| Winner | 1895 | U.S. Championships | Grass | | | 2–6, 2–6, 10–12 |
Personal life
She married William H. Pouch who was the chairman of the Concrete Steel Company.[5]
References
- Whittelsey, Joseph T., ed. (1895). Wright & Ditson's Lawn Tennis Guide for 1895. Boston: Wright & Ditson. pp. 76–79 – via HathiTrust.
- Collins, Bud (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. pp. 466, 479. ISBN 978-0942257700.
- "Keeping the Spirit of '76 burning bright". SILive.com. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
- "DAR Presidents General". Daughters of the American Revolution.
- "Obituaries". Nashua Telegraph. November 28, 1960. p. 2 – via Google News Archive.
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