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Shirley Fry (Shirley June Fry Irvin) was born on 30 June, 1927 in Akron, Ohio, United States, is an American tennis and badminton player (1927–2021). Discover Shirley Fry's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 94 years old?
| Popular As |
Shirley June Fry Irvin |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
94 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
30 June, 1927 |
| Birthday |
30 June |
| Birthplace |
Akron, Ohio, United States |
| Date of death |
13 July, 2021 |
| Died Place |
Naples, Florida, United States |
| Nationality |
United States
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Shirley Fry Height, Weight & Measurements
At 94 years old, Shirley Fry height is 5ft 5in .
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5ft 5in |
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Shirley Fry Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Shirley Fry worth at the age of 94 years old? Shirley Fry’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. She is from United States. We have estimated Shirley Fry's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
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Timeline
Shirley June Fry Irvin (née Fry; June 30, 1927 – July 13, 2021) was an American tennis player.
Fry was born in Akron, Ohio, on June 30, 1927.
She started playing tennis competitively at age nine.
During her career, which lasted from the early 1940s until the mid-1950s, she won the singles title at all four Grand Slam events, as well as 13 doubles titles, and was ranked No. 1 in the world in 1956.
At the U.S. National Championship (precursor of the U.S. Open) in 1942, Fry reached the singles quarterfinals at the age of 15.
The United States Lawn Tennis Association ranked her in the U.S. top 10 from 1944 through 1955 and No. 1 in 1956.
Fry was ranked in the world top 10 in 1946 and 1948 and from 1950 through 1955 (no rankings issued from 1940 through 1945), and No. 1 in 1956.
1In 1946 and 1947, the French Championships were held after Wimbledon.
She was educated at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, graduating in 1949.
Fry was one of 10 women to have won each Grand Slam singles tournament at least once during her career.
She was also one of seven women (with Hart, Court, Navratilova, Pam Shriver, Serena Williams, and Venus Williams) to have won all four Grand Slam doubles tournaments.
From 1951 through 1956, Fry participated in the Wightman Cup, the women's team competition between Great Britain and the United States, and contributed to the U.S. victory during each of these editions with the exception of 1954, when her final doubles rubber was not played.
She compiled a 10–2 win–loss record.
At Wimbledon in 1953, Fry and Hart lost only four games during the entire women's doubles tournament and won three matches without losing a game, including the semifinals and finals, the latter over Connolly and Julia Sampson.
Fry won the last three Grand Slam singles tournaments she entered, including wins over Althea Gibson in the Wimbledon quarterfinal and U.S. Championship final in 1956 and the Australian Championships final in 1957.
She briefly retired in early 1956 and worked as a copygirl for the St. Petersburg Times.
However, she returned later that spring after receiving an invitation to play in the Wightman Cup.
She retired for the final time in 1957, and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1970.
Fry married Karl Irvin in Australia in February 1957, after which she retired from top-level tennis.
They remained married until his death from a heart attack in 1976.
Together, they had four children: Mark, Scott, Lori and Karen.
Fry resided in Naples, Florida, during her later years.
She died there on the night of July 13, 2021, at the age of 94.
Prior to her death, she was the longest surviving female Grand Slam tournament and Wimbledon singles champion.
R = tournament restricted to French nationals and held under German occupation.
