Round, Dorothy (1908–1982)

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Round, Dorothy (1908–1982)

English tennis player. Name variations: Dorothy Round Little; Mrs. Douglas Little. Born Dorothy Edith Round, July 13, 1908, in Dudley, Worcestershire, England; died Nov 12, 1982, in Kidderminster, England.

Was the only British player (besides Kitty McKane) to win Wimbledon twice after WWI (1934 and 1937); also won Wimbledon mixed doubles (1934–36); was the only woman from overseas to win the Australian championship (1935); was a member of the British Wightman Cup team (1931–36).