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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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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

It will be the final match on Court Suzanne Lenglen on Thursday, which could get under way about 17:30 BST.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2024

With Auger-Aliassime vulnerable, Alcaraz broke twice on his way to a 5-0 third-set lead and served out victory shortly after Tsitsipas had done the same on Court Suzanne Lenglen.

From BBC Jun. 2, 2024

For almost five hours, the only play was under the roofs of Court Philippe Chatrier and Court Suzanne Lenglen.

From Seattle Times Jun. 1, 2024

He probably loved to win as much as Lenglen, for instance.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway

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