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| Saturday, 20 July, 2002, 22:37 GMT 23:37 UK Ann Jones Winning the 1969 Wimbledon Ladies title Ann Jones is one of Britain's most successful-ever tennis players. Now a TV summariser for the BBC, she was Wimbledon ladies champion in 1969, and the beaten finalist in 1967. Birmingham-born Ann was also a semi-finalist on a further six occasions, and a mixed doubles champion (with Fred Stolle) in 1969. Away from Wimbledon, she won the French Open in 1961 and 1966, reached the final in Paris a further three times, and was twice a finalist at the US Open. A table tennis international between 1953 and 1959, Ann began her BBC commentary career in 1970, and is also an experienced tennis administrator. |
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