Olga Morozova: Reflections of a Long Reign as Women's Singles Champion
Toasted golden, schmeared with insight. Top of the rack.
Summary
Olga Morozova, the women's singles champion since 1973, reflects on her amateur tennis career from the Soviet Union where prize money went to the federation. She recalls modest accommodations and shared facilities during her time at Queen's.
Key quotes
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We arrived at Queen's by Tube. We were staying in Earl's Court in a B&B. It was not a very good B&B, I think the toilets and the showers were three floors [apart]… You shared with other
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