Joyce Davenport

Joyce Davenport (born February 23, 1942) is an American sportswoman who played squash and tennis.

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Joyce Davenport
Country (sports) United States
Born (1942-02-23) February 23, 1942
Singles
Grand Slam singles results
US Open2R (1961, 1964, 1967)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
Wimbledon2R (1969)
US Open2R (1964)

Davenport grew up in Philadelphia and earned nine varsity letters while competing in a variety of sports at Lower Merion High School.[1] As a tennis player she made regular appearances at the U.S. Championships during the 1960s and featured in the doubles main draw of the 1969 Wimbledon Championships. She was a two-time national singles champion in squash (1965 & 1969) and is a member of the U.S. Squash Hall of Fame.[2]

References
  1. Narducci, Marc (October 9, 2012). "Joyce Davenport inducted into U.S. Squash Hall of Fame". Philadelphia Inquirer.
  2. "Joyce Davenport Wins 5-Set Final". The New York Times. March 1, 1965.
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