Suzanne Lenglen, the court of liberty
One of the greatest tennis players of all time
2024 · 52m · N/A Documentary
Overview
Having won 250 tournaments, including 83 without losing a single game, 3 Olympic medals, 6 Wimbledon titles and only suffered 7 defeats, Suzanne Lenglen (1899-1938) left an indelible mark on world tennis. Away from the court, the French tennis player was also a feminist icon and talented writer.
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