Edna Wildey
American tennis player (1882–1970)
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Edna Wildey Welty (November 24, 1882[1] – March 29, 1970[2]) was an American tennis player of the start of the 20th century.
Country(sports)
United States
BornNovember 24, 1882
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 29, 1970 (aged 87)
San Angelo, Texas, U.S.
US OpenF (1913)
![]() Wildey in 1911 | |
| Country (sports) | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 24, 1882 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 29, 1970 (aged 87) San Angelo, Texas, U.S. |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | F (1913) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | F (1907, 1910, 1913, 1914, 1916) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| US Open | F (1910, 1911) |
Wildey who originated from Plainfield, New Jersey[3] reached the women's doubles final of the U.S. National Championship five times but did not succeed in winning a title. She reached the finals of the mixed doubles twice but again did not win a title.[4][5]
Grand Slam finals
Doubles (5 runner-ups)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1907 | US National Championships | Grass | 1–6, 6–2, 4–6 | ||
| Loss | 1910 | US National Championships | Grass | 4–6, 4–6 | ||
| Loss | 1913 | US National Championships | Grass | 10–12, 6–2, 3–6 | ||
| Loss | 1914 | US National Championships | Grass | 8–10, 2–6 | ||
| Loss | 1916 | US National Championships | Grass | 6–4, 2–6, 8–10 |
Mixed doubles (2 runner-ups)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1910 | US National Championships | Grass | 2–6, 2–6 | ||
| Loss | 1911 | US National Championships | Grass | 4–6, 4–6 |
