Meryl Aitken O'Hara Wood, née Waxman (died 6 May 1958 ) was an Australian

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player active in the 1920s and 30s.

Career

Wood won the women's doubles title at the

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(now the Australian Open) in 1926 and 1927. She won the 1926 title with compatriot Esna Boyd, defeating Daphne Akhurst and Marjorie Cox in the final in three close sets: 6–3, 6–8, 8–6. She successfully defended her title the following year with partner Louie Bickerton, winning in the final against Esna Boyd and Sylvia Lance in two straight sets. On 3 August 1923, she married Australian tennis player Pat O'Hara Wood.

Grand Slam finals

Doubles (2 titles, 2 runners-up)

Mixed doubles (1 runner-up)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:OHara Wood, Meryl Year of birth missing 1958 deaths Australian Championships (tennis) champions Australian female tennis players Grand Slam (tennis) champions in women's doubles Place of birth missing