Doris Hart Doris Hart (June 20, 1925 – May 29, 2015) was an American tennis player from who was active in the 1940s and first half of the 1950s. She was ranked world No. 1 in 1951. She was the fourth player, and second woman, to win a Career Grand Slam in ...

defeated Shirley Fry in the final, 6–1, 6–0 to win the ladies' singles tennis title at the 1951 Wimbledon Championships.

Louise Brough Althea Louise Brough Clapp (née Brough; March 11, 1923 – February 3, 2014) was an American tennis player. In her career between 1939 and 1959, she won six Grand Slam singles titles as well as numerous doubles and mixed-doubles titles. At the ...

was the defending champion, but lost in the semifinals to Fry.

Seeds

''(semifinals)'' Margaret duPont ''(quarterfinals)''

(champion) Shirley Fry ''(final)'' Beverly Baker ''(semifinals)'' Pat Todd ''(withdrew)'' Nancy Chaffee ''(quarterfinals)'' Jean Walker-Smith ''(quarterfinals)'' Pat Todd withdrew before the tournament began. She was replaced in the draw by lucky loser Madzy Couquerque.

Draw

Finals

Top half

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Bottom half

Section 5

Section 6

Section 7

Section 8

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:1951 Wimbledon Championships - Women's Singles Women's Singles Wimbledon Championship by year – Women's singles

Wimbledon Championships The Wimbledon Championships, commonly known simply as Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is widely regarded as the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London, since 1877 and is pla ...