Helen Hellwig


Helen Hellwig Biography

Helen Rebecca Hellwig Pouch (March 4, 1874 - November 26, 1960) was an American female tennis player.

Career

Hellwig won the 1894 U.S. National Championships singles title defeating reigning champion Aline Terry in five sets. Together with compatriot Juliette Atkinson she won the 1894 and 1895 doubles title. She lost her singles title to Juliette Atkinson who beat her in straight sets in the 1895 challenge round.

She was president of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) organization from 1941 through 1944.

Grand Slam finals

Singles (1 title)

Result Year Championship Surface Opponent Score
Winner 1894 U.S. Championships Grass Aline Terry 7-5, 3-6, 6-0, 3-6, 6-3

Doubles (2 runner-ups)

Result Year Championship Surface Partner Opponents Score
Winner 1894U.S. Championships Grass Juliette Atkinson Annabella Wistar
Amy Williams
4-6, 6-8, 2-6
Winner 1895U.S. Championships Grass Juliette Atkinson Elisabeth Moore
Amy Williams
2-6, 2-6, 10-12

Personal life

She married William H. Pouch who was the chairman of the Concrete Steel Company.




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