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Lenglen

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Lenglen
Suzanne . 1899--1938, French tennis player: Wimbledon champion (1919-25)


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Suzanne Lenglen was the first woman to wear a headband at Wimbledon in 1919, but it was a certain long-haired male Swede who popularised the look in the late 70s and early 80s.
His collection was publicized by famous names such as Wimbledon tennis star Suzanne Lenglen and American aviator Ruth Elder.
Each won 165 points, and Patience actually won more games, then was serenaded off Court Suzanne Lenglen by spectators chanting his first name.
 
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