Elaine Shenton (nee Watson) is a British former

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player.

Career

Shenton grew up in

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and was a British junior champion. She was doubles champion at the Italian championships in 1954, partnering

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. In 1955 she won the singles titles at both the Scottish Championships and

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. She was runner-up to

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in the singles final at the

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in 1956. At the 1956 Wimbledon Championships, Shenton won through to the fourth round, before losing to eventual finalist

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. In 1957 she won the Chapel Allerton Open in

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. She was ranked as high as sixth in Great Britain.

References

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