Graceful Brazilian tennis player who won Wimbledon three times Recognised as one of the most graceful champions to step on to a tennis court, Maria Bueno, who has died aged 78, included three Wimbledon singles crowns among the 19 Grand Slam titles she accumulated during a dazzling career. The Brazilian exuded charm that effectively camouflaged her fiercely competitive spirit. She might have moved with balletic grace, but her ease of movement only helped her get to the net with sufficient speed t...
Graceful Brazilian tennis player who won Wimbledon three times Recognised as one of the most graceful champions to step on to a tennis court, Maria Bueno, who has died aged 78, included three Wimbledon singles crowns among the 19 Grand Slam titles she accumulated during a dazzling career. The Brazilian exuded charm that effectively camouflaged her fiercely competitive spirit. She might have moved with balletic grace, but her ease of movement only helped her get to the net with sufficient speed t...
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