Marie Wimer (February 11, 1876—February 9, 1965) was an

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player at the start of the 20th century. Notably, in 1907, she won the women's doubles at the US Women's National Championship with

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. At the

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she: * reached the singles semifinals in 1903 and the singles quarterfinals in 1904. * paired with

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to win the 1904 doubles title (defeating

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and

in the final) and reach the 1903 doubles final (where they fell to Closterman and Neely)

Grand Slam finals

Doubles (1 title, 2 runner-ups)

References

*''From Club Court to Center Court'' by Phillip S. Smith (2008 Edition; ) {{DEFAULTSORT:Wimer, Marie American female tennis players United States National champions (tennis) Grand Slam (tennis) champions in women's doubles 1876 births 1965 deaths Place of birth missing Place of death missing