Helen Wills Moody

athlete • person • tennis-player • woman

Helen Wills Moody, born Helen Newington Wills on October 6, 1905, was an American tennis player who dominated the sport during the 1920s and 1930s. She is considered one of the greatest female tennis players of all time.

Wills won a total of 31 Grand Slam titles, including 19 singles titles, 9 doubles titles, and 3 mixed doubles titles. She won her first Grand Slam singles title at the U.S. Championships (now the US Open) in 1923 and went on to win a remarkable eight Wimbledon singles titles and seven U.S. Championships singles titles.

Known for her powerful groundstrokes, exceptional footwork, and mental toughness, Wills was virtually unbeatable during her prime. She had a dominant rivalry with French tennis player Suzanne Lenglen, which captivated tennis fans of the era.

Off the court, Wills was known for her private and reserved personality, often keeping a distance from the media spotlight. After retiring from competitive tennis in 1938, she focused on her career as an artist and lived a quiet life until her passing in 1998.

Helen Wills Moody's legacy in tennis endures, and she is remembered as one of the sport's most iconic and influential figures.

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