1993 Ladies Real Tennis World Championships Explained

Date:3-9 May, 1993
Edition:5th
Draw:28S / 14D
Location:Mērignac, Bordeaux, France
Venue:Jeu de Paume de Bordeaux
Champws: Sally Jones
Champwd: Penny Lumley / Charlotte Cornwallis
Before Year:1991
After Year:1995
Before Name:Ladies Real Tennis World Championships
After Name:Ladies Real Tennis World Championships
Main Name:Real Tennis World Championship

The 1993 Ladies Real Tennis World Championships was the 5th edition of the biennial Ladies Real Tennis World Championships, held at the Jeu de Paume de Bordeaux in Mérignac in May 1993.[1] It was the first time that any World Championship had been held in France.

The singles event was won by Sally Jones, her first and only World Championship victory.[2] Jones had been the runner-up in the previous two editions. In the final, she was one set and points for 3 - 1 down against Charlotte Cornwallis, when Cornwallis faltered, allowing the calm Jones to build a slow lead. Jones ultimately claimed the title 5/6 6/2 6/3.

Defending champion Penny Lumley lost in the semi final to future champion Cornwallis. Cornwallis had earlier saved four match points in her quarter final. Lumley and Cornwallis together won the doubles event, beating Jones and Alex Garside in the final in straight sets.

Singles

Main Draw

Notes and References

  1. Macintosh . Sheila . The Fifth Ladies' World Tennis Championships, at Bordeaux-Merignac 3rd-9th May 1993 . The Tennis and Rackets Association Annual Report 1992-93 . 1 July 1993 . 25.
  2. Web site: Ladies Real Tennis Association - Past Champions . Ladies Real Tennis Association . 17 October 2024.