Maria Bueno was a Brazilian tennis champion born on October 11, 1939 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She had an impressive career, winning nineteen major titles in eleven years. She was the first South American woman to win a Grand Slam title and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1978. She was a trailblazer in the sport and her legacy continues to inspire generations of tennis players.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $2.6 billion
About
Brazilian tennis champ won nineteen major titles in eleven years.
Before Fame
She won her first tournament at age twelve with no formal training.
Trivia
She was the first woman ever to win all four Grand Slam double titles in one year.
Family Life
Grew up with tennis-loving parents in Sao Paulo and a brother who would later play in the Davis Cup.
Associated With
Played alongside and sometimes against Billie Jean King in the championships.
