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after defeating

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in the final in straight sets. In 1934, she again won the title beating

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in the final. She played for Britain in the Wightman Cup in 1930, 1931, 1932 and 1935.

Marriage

Mudford married Maurice Richard King in 1932.

Grand Slam finals

Doubles (1 title, 1 runner-up)

References

1905 births 2006 deaths English centenarians British female tennis players Wimbledon champions (pre-Open Era) Grand Slam (tennis) champions in women's doubles People educated at Sutton High School, London English female tennis players Tennis people from Greater London Women centenarians {{UK-tennis-bio-stub