"The former Wimbledon champion Angela Mortimer-Barrett has died at the age of 93. Mortimer-Barrett defeated fellow Briton Christine Truman to win the 1961 ladies' singles title, three years after losing her first final against Althea Gibson. In total Mortimer-Barrett won three grand slam singles titles, including the 1955 French Championships and the Australian Championships three years later. She also won the Wimbledon ladies' doubles title in 1955, teaming up with Anne Shilcock to clinch an all-British final against Shirley Bloomer and Pat Ward."
"We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Angela Mortimer Barrett MBE, Wimbledon's oldest surviving ladies' singles champion, at the age of 93. Angela will be remembered for her determination and extraordinary dedication which saw her overcome significant challenges to rise to the top of tennis, winning three grand slam singles titles and one grand slam doubles title."
Angela Mortimer-Barrett has died at 93. She won three grand slam singles titles: the 1955 French Championships, the 1958 Australian Championships, and the 1961 Wimbledon ladies' singles, defeating Christine Truman. She won the Wimbledon ladies' doubles in 1955 with Anne Shilcock, defeating Shirley Bloomer and Pat Ward. She lost her first final to Althea Gibson three years before her 1961 Wimbledon victory. She overcame early hearing loss and frequent illness during her career. She was appointed MBE in 1967 and married former player and commentator John Barrett the same year. The All England Club offered condolences to her family.
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