Lesley Charles (born 15 July 1952) is a former

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from the UK. In 1973 and 1975 she competed in the

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. Charles was a Wimbledon mixed doubles runner-up in 1974, with compatriot Mark Farrell, losing in straight sets to

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and

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. In 1974, Charles won 15 doubles titles with Sue Mappin, mainly on the British circuit.

Grand Slam finals

Mixed doubles (1 runner-up)

References

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