Birgitta Lindström

	Birgitta Lindström Birgitta Lindström (born 14 January 1948) is a Finnish former tennis player. She has also been known by her married name Birgitta Warbach. Lindström was the girls' singles champion at the 1966 Wimbledon Championships and the first Finn to win a grand slam title. She represented Finland at the 1968 Federation Cup, where she teamed up with elder sister Christina. In the late 1970s she was the women's tennis coach at Syracuse University Syracuse University (informally 'Cuse or SU) is a Private university, private research university in Syracuse, New York. Established in 1870 with roots in the Methodist Episcopal Church, the university has been nonsectarian since 1920. Locate .... References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lindström, Birgitta 1948 births Living people Finnish female tennis players Wimbledon junior champions Grand Slam (tennis) champions in girls' singles Syracuse Orange women's tennis coaches Finnish tennis coaches 20th-century Finnish w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1968 French Open – Women's Singles Nancy Richey defeated Ann Jones (tennis), Ann Jones in the final, 5–7, 6–4, 6–1 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1968 French Open. It was her first French Open title and second (and last) Grand Slam (tennis)#Tournaments, major title overall, after the 1967 Australian Championships – Women's singles, 1967 Australian Championships. Françoise Dürr was the defending champion, but was defeated in the fourth round by Gail Chanfreau, Gail Sherriff. This was the first Grand Slam tournament of the Open Era, in which professionals were allowed to compete against amateurs. Seeds Billie Jean King ''(semifinals)'' Ann Jones (tennis), Ann Jones ''(final)'' Françoise Dürr ''(fourth round)'' Rosemary Casals, Rosie Casals ''(fourth round)'' Nancy Richey (champion) Kerry Melville ''(fourth round)'' Vlasta Vopičková ''(quarterfinals)'' Maria Bueno ''(quarterfinals)'' Pat Walkden, Patricia Walkden ''(fourth round)'' Lea Pericoli ''(withdrew)'' Ann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Christina Lindström Christina Lindström (born 18 October 1945) is a Finnish former tennis player. Lindström won a total of 19 national championships, across singles and doubles. She featured in the main draw for the 1968 French Open and represented Finland in a Federation Cup tie that year against the Netherlands. Her younger sister, Birgitta Birgitta is the Swedish and Icelandic form of the Irish Gaelic female name ''Brighid''. Brighid or Brigid was the name of an ancient Celtic goddess, and its English form is Bridget. Birgitta and its alternate forms Birgit and Britta became common ..., was her Federation Cup teammate. References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lindström, Christina 1945 births Living people Finnish female tennis players 20th-century Finnish women 21st-century Finnish women Place of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Finnish Tennis Coaches Finnish may refer to: * Something or someone from, or related to Finland * Culture of Finland * Finnish people or Finns, the primary ethnic group in Finland * Finnish language, the national language of the Finnish people * Finnish cuisine See also * Finish (other) * Finland (other) * Suomi (other) Suomi means ''Finland'' in Finnish. It may also refer to: Finnish language Suomi (surname) * Suomi, Minnesota, an unincorporated community * Suomi College, in Hancock, Michigan, now referred to as Finlandia University * Suomi Island, Western ... * {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Syracuse Orange Women's Tennis Coaches Syracuse may refer to: Places Italy Syracuse, Sicily, or spelled as ''Siracusa'' Province of Syracuse United States Syracuse, New York East Syracuse, New York North Syracuse, New York Syracuse, Indiana Syracuse, Kansas Syracuse, Missouri Syracuse, Nebraska Syracuse, Ohio Syracuse, Utah Other Syracuse (manufactured products), a history of products made in Syracuse, New York Syracuse (satellite), a series of French military communications satellites Syracuse Mets, a minor league baseball club Syracuse University, in Syracuse, New York Syracuse Orange, the collective identity for Syracuse University athletic teams See also ''The Boys from Syracuse'', a musical originally appearing on Broadway in 1938 ** ''The Boys from Syracuse'' (film), the 1940 musical film adaptation The Collatz conjecture in mathematics, also known as the "Syracuse problem" Siege of Syracuse (214–212 BC), by the Romans * Siracusa (other) Siracusa may refer to: * Province of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Grand Slam (tennis) Champions In Girls' Singles Grand Slam most often refers to: * Grand Slam (tennis), one player or pair winning all four major annual tournaments, or the tournaments themselves Grand Slam or Grand slam may also refer to: Games and sports * Grand slam, winning category terminology originating in contract bridge and other whist family card games Auto racing * Grand Slam (Formula One), winning from pole position, leading every lap, and setting the fastest lap in a Grand Prix * Grand Slam (NASCAR), winning all NASCAR Cup Series majors in a calendar year Baseball * Grand slam (baseball), a home run with all bases occupied * Grand Slam Single (October 17, 1999), the hit that ended Game 5 of the 1999 National League Championship Series between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves, at Shea Stadium Equestrian * Grand Slam (horse), an American thoroughbred * Equestrian Grand Slam, any of several events Grand Slam of Eventing, three particular world horse trials competitions Grand Slam of Show Jum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Wimbledon Junior Champions Wimbledon most often refers to: * Wimbledon, London, a district of southwest London * Wimbledon Championships, the oldest tennis tournament in the world and one of the four Grand Slam championships Wimbledon may also refer to: Places London * Wimbledon (ecclesiastical parish) * Wimbledon (UK Parliament constituency) * Municipal Borough of Wimbledon, a former borough Other places * Wimbledon, New South Wales, Australia, see Georges Plains, New South Wales * Wimbledon, New Zealand, a locality in the Tararua District of New Zealand * Wimbledon, North Dakota, a small town in the United States Sport * Wimbledon RFC, an amateur rugby club * Wimbledon F.C., a former football club (1899–2004) * AFC Wimbledon, a professional football club * AFC Wimbledon Women, a women's football club * Wimbledon Dons, a former motorcycle speedway team * Wimbledon Hockey Club, a field hockey club based in Wimbledon * Wimbledon Stadium, a now-demolished dog and motor cycle racing track Other uses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Finnish Female Tennis Players Finnish may refer to: * Something or someone from, or related to Finland * Culture of Finland * Finnish people or Finns, the primary ethnic group in Finland * Finnish language, the national language of the Finnish people * Finnish cuisine See also * Finish (other) * Finland (other) * Suomi (other) Suomi means ''Finland'' in Finnish. It may also refer to: Finnish language Suomi (surname) * Suomi, Minnesota, an unincorporated community * Suomi College, in Hancock, Michigan, now referred to as Finlandia University * Suomi Island, Western ... * {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
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picture info	1948 Births Events January * January 1 The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) is inaugurated. The Constitution of New Jersey (later subject to amendment) goes into effect. ** The railways of Britain are nationalized, to form British Railways. * January 4 – Burma gains its independence from the United Kingdom, becoming an independent republic, named the ''Union of Burma'', with Sao Shwe Thaik as its first President, and U Nu its first Prime Minister. * January 5 Warner Brothers shows the first color newsreel (''Tournament of Roses Parade'' and the ''Rose Bowl Game''). The first Kinsey Reports, Kinsey Report, ''Sexual Behavior in the Human Male'', is published in the United States. * January 7 – Mantell UFO incident: Kentucky Air National Guard pilot Thomas Mantell crashes while in pursuit of an unidentified flying object. * January 12 – Mahatma Gandhi begins his fast-unto-death in Delhi, to stop communal violence during the Partition of India. * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Syracuse University Syracuse University (informally 'Cuse or SU) is a Private university, private research university in Syracuse, New York. Established in 1870 with roots in the Methodist Episcopal Church, the university has been nonsectarian since 1920. Located in the city's University Hill, Syracuse, University Hill neighborhood, east and southeast of Downtown Syracuse, the large campus features an eclectic mix of architecture, ranging from nineteenth-century Romanesque Revival architecture, Romanesque Revival to contemporary buildings. Syracuse University is organized into 13 schools and colleges, with nationally recognized programs in Syracuse University School of Architecture, architecture, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, public administration, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, journalism and communications, Martin J. Whitman School of Management, business administration, Syracuse University School of Information Studies, information studies, Syracuse Univers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1968 Federation Cup The 1968 Federation Cup was the sixth edition of what is now known as the Fed Cup. 23 nations participated in the tournament, which was held at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France, from 21–26 May. Australia defeated the Netherlands in the final, in what was the first final not featuring United States, giving Australia their third title. Participating Teams Draw All ties were played at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France on clay courts. First round Czechoslovakia vs. Norway Great Britain vs. Sweden Soviet Union vs. Belgium Italy vs. Mexico Netherlands vs. Finland Poland vs. Greece Bulgaria vs. Chile Second round Australia vs. Brazil South Africa vs. Canada Czechoslovakia vs. Great Britain Soviet Union vs. Italy Netherlands vs. Poland France vs. Portugal Switzerland vs. United States Quarterfinals Australia vs. South Africa Great Britain vs. Soviet Union Netherlands vs. Bulgaria France vs. United States Semifinals Australia vs. Great Brita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]