Evelyn Sears


Evelyn Sears Biography

Evelyn Georgianna Sears (March 9, 1875 - November 10, 1966) was an American tennis player at the beginning of the 20th century.

In 1907, she won the U.S. National Championship women's singles title, after beating Carrie Neely 6-3, 6-2 in the All-Comers final and the default of reigning champion Helen Homans in the Challenge Round. She also won the women's doubles title in 1908 with Margaret Curtis, beating Carrie Neely and Miriam Steever, 6-3, 5-7, 9-7.

She was a cousin of the seven times winner of the men's singles title at the U.S. National Championship Richard Sears.

Grand Slam finals

Singles (1 title, 1 runner-up)

Result Year Championship Surface Opponent Score
Winner 1907 U.S. National Championships Grass Helen Homans default
Runner-up 1908 U.S. National Championships Gras Helen Homans 3-6, 6-1, 3-6

Doubles (1 title)

Result Year Championship Surface Partner Opponents Score
Winner 1908 US National Championship Grass Margaret Curtis Carrie Neely
Miriam Steever
6-3, 5-7, 9-7



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