education insights | January 17, 2026

Famous British Female Tennis Players

Birthdate: September 24, 1871

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Bebington, Cheshire, England

Died: June 27, 1960

Known as The Little Wonder, Lottie Dod gained fame as a remarkable tennis player and a five-time Wimbledon Ladies' Singles champion. Registered as the most versatile sportswoman in the Guinness Book of Records, she was also skilled in a host of sports, such as skiing, golf, archery, and field hockey.