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Monday, July 6, 2015

The Women’s Wimbledon Champion Who Was Also a Spy

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Alice Marble won 18 Grand Slam championships -- but her life off the court was as fascinating as her tennis career was impressive


Alice Marble’s tennis career was enough to make her a legend. She was the No. 1 female player in America between 1936 and 1940, a winner of 18 Grand Slam championships, an International Tennis Hall of Famer and the first woman to adopt the serve-and-volley style of play. The fascinating life Marble lived off the court makes her more than just a memorable athlete. Continue ...
<b>Caption from LIFE.</b> With arms and legs swinging wide, Alice Marble jumps over the net to greet her beaten opponent.
<b>Caption from LIFE.</b> The ball is smashed well out in front of body with the exact center of the racket. Alice does not hit the ball downward, but smashes it deep toward the baseline.
Alice Marble, 1937.
<b>Caption from LIFE.</b> If hit this way, the ball will have topspin on it.
Gjon Mili—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images
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