Lindsay Blachford Explained

Lindsay Blachford
Fullname:Lindsay Blachford
Country Represented: Great Britain
Birth Date:6 April 1953
Birth Place:Stepney, London, England
Australianopenresult:2R (1973)
Frenchopenresult:1R (1974)
Wimbledonresult:3R (1973)
Australianopendoublesresult:1R (1973)
Wimbledondoublesresult:2R (1972)
Usopendoublesresult:1R (1974)

Lindsay Blachford (born 6 April 1953) is a British former professional tennis player.

Blachford, who comes from London, competed on tour in the 1970s.

She had a win over American Federation Cup player Patti Hogan at the 1972 North of England Championships.[1]

Most notably, Blachford made the round of 32 at the 1973 Wimbledon Championships, beating two other British players en route, former French Open champion Shirley Brasher and a young Sue Barker.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Blachford moves into quarter-finals. New Nation. 20 July 1972.
  2. Web site: ITF Tennis - Pro Circuit - Wimbledon - 25 June - 08 July 1973 . www.itftennis.com.