Maria Bueno RIP

LenGlover

Passed away aged 78.

Three time Wimbledon singles champion in the fifties and sixties.

By all accounts a lovely human being too. A friend of mine is heavily involved at Beckenham Tennis Club and apparently Maria Bueno always used to support the Beckenham Tournament which used to be a warm up for Wimbledon. She was known for always being willing to give impromptu tips to the club players and always supported functions if in the country.

RIP

SoundAsa£

My god.....that name sends me back.
RIP.....Maria.....RIP.

Brendan_O_Connell

RIP

soapy_jones

RIP

Welly

RIP remember her playing Wimbledon.

thai malaysia addick

RIP - remember her playing at Wimbledon. I am sure my mother had some (very distant) connection with her and said she was a lovely lady.

philcafc

RIP

Addictedoldgit

Remember her playing and winning at Wimbledon. Took a fancy to her as well, seemed a very feminine lady, unlike some of doubtful sexuality.

RIP Maria

uie2

RIP Maria

Rob

RIP Maria

Tramp

A genuine star, with real grace and style, but would she have made it in the modern game?