Yvonne de Pfeffel
Yvonne de Pfeffel (born 30 July 1883)[2] was a French tennis player in the first decade of the 20th century. In 1907 she won the inaugural doubles title at the closed French Championships partnering Adine Masson. Together with Max Decugis she won the French mixed championships in 1905 and 1906. In the French singles championships she was a runner-up in 1905, losing the final in straight sets to Kate Gillou. She was a member of Tennis-Club d'Auteuil and played doubles with her sister Marie-Louise.[3]
| Full name | Yvonne Marie Reneé de Pfeffel |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  France |
| Born | 30 July 1883[1] Paris, France |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| French Open | F (1905) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| French Open | W (1907) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results | |
| French Open | W (1905, 1906) |
In February 1902 the Tennis Club de Paris organized a ping pong tournament which was won by Yvonne who defeated her sister Marie-Louise in the final.[4]
References
- "Actes d'état civil – 1883 , Naissances , 09". Paris Archives.
- "Yvonne de Pfeffel (1883-19..)". Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF).
- "Silhouettes de tennis". Les Sports Modernes. January 1906 – via Gallica.
- "Lawn-Tennis". L'Univers. 18 February 1902 – via Gallica.
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