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Lenglen

American  
[leng-gluhn, -luhn, lahn-glen] / ˈlɛŋ glən, -lən, lɑ̃ˈglɛn /

noun

  1. Suzanne 1899–1938, French tennis player.


Lenglen British  
/ lɑ̃ɡlɑ̃ /

noun

  1. Suzanne (syzan). 1899–1938, French tennis player: Wimbledon champion (1919-25)

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Two-time major champion Rybakina made a bright start on Court Suzanne Lenglen, racing to a 5-1 lead before her game started to unravel.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

French tennis champion Suzanne Lenglen, often referred to as “La Divine,” or the goddess, is the perfect muse for Lacoste’s newest bag.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2025

The pigeon dropped to the red clay at Court Suzanne Lenglen — and remained on the ground — during a changeover in the fourth set of 2021 U.S.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2024

On Court Suzanne Lenglen, American 14th seed Madison Keys takes on compatriot Emma Navarro for a place in round four.

From BBC • May 31, 2024

I even knew the history of such players as Suzanne Lenglen and Bill Tilden.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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