USTA OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF DOROTHY “DODO” CHENEY , GOD BLESS HER AND HER GOLD BALLS

Written by: Staff on 25th November 2014

USTA OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF DOROTHY "DODO" CHENEY , GOD BLESS HER AND HER GOLD BALLS |

Statement from USTA Chairman, CEO and President Dave Haggerty on the passing of Dorothy “Dodo” Cheney:

“Dodo Cheney was one of the most prolific champions in the history of tennis and the personification of tennis truly being a lifetime sport. She played competitively into her 90s, and her remarkable grace, singular class and competitive spirit made her one of our sport’s greatest ambassadors. She will be sorely missed by the sport that she loved.”

A 2004 International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee, Cheney was the personification of tennis as a lifetime sport. She became the first American woman to win the Australian Championships (1938) and reached the semifinals at every other major, including four such appearances at the U.S. National Championships. Cheney went on to win more than 390 USTA National titles in a career that saw her play well into her 90s. She was 98.

Dorothy “Dodo” Cheney.

Editors Note From 10sballs.com. Dodo was an inspiration to all. She proved the old USLTA slogan. “TENNIS THE SPORT FOR A LIFETIME ” She had a wonderful life and even more a great attitude about everything. She was dynamic and totally AMAZEBALLS . She will be greatly missed. But heck 98 years old ain’t bad.

The last figure we have on record was 394 Gold Balls. Each stand for winning a national championship. She was the first U.S. woman to win the tournament that is now known as the Australian Open.

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November 25, 2014 at 3:37 pm

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