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'''Helga Schultze''' (2 February 1940 – 12 September 2015), also known by her married name '''Helga Hösl''', was a German female [[tennis]] player who reached a singles ranking of No. 5 in 1964.
'''Helga Schultze''' (2 February 1940 – 12 September 2015), also known by her married name '''Helga Hösl''', was a German female [[tennis]] player who reached a singles ranking of No. 5 in 1964.


Schultze was born in Berlin on 2 February 1940, and after [[World War II]], she moved with her family to [[Hanau]], where she played for the local club THC Hanau.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tennisass Helga Hösl-Thaw gestorben|url=http://www.hanauonline.de/2015-07-14-14-04-35/hanau/225-tennisass-helga-hoesl-thaw-gestorben|publisher=Hanau Online|language=German|date=24 September 2015}}</ref>
Schultze was born in Berlin on 2 February 1940, and after World War II, she moved with her family to Hanau, where she played for the local club THC Hanau.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tennisass Helga Hösl-Thaw gestorben|url=http://www.hanauonline.de/2015-07-14-14-04-35/hanau/225-tennisass-helga-hoesl-thaw-gestorben|publisher=Hanau Online|language=German|date=24 September 2015}}</ref>


Between 1961 and 1968 she competed in seven [[Wimbledon Championships]]. She achieved her best singles result at Wimbledon in 1962 when she reached the fourth round, losing to second-seeded [[Darlene Hard]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Wimbledon players archive – Helga Schultze|url=http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/draws/archive/players/af282f47-b513-47d6-863b-1e00734e7003/index.html|publisher=[[AELTC]]}}</ref> She reached the semifinals at the [[1964 French Championships (tennis)|1964 French Championships]] where she lost in three sets to top-seeded and eventual champion [[Margaret Court|Margaret Smith]]. At the U.S. Championships, she reached the third round in 1962 and 1964.
From 1961 to 1968, she competed in seven [[Wimbledon Championships]]. She achieved her best singles result at Wimbledon in 1962 when she reached the fourth round, losing to second-seeded [[Darlene Hard]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Wimbledon players archive – Helga Schultze|url=http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/draws/archive/players/af282f47-b513-47d6-863b-1e00734e7003/index.html|publisher=[[AELTC]]}}</ref> She reached the semifinals at the [[1964 French Championships (tennis)|1964 French Championships]], where she lost in three sets to top-seeded and eventual champion [[Margaret Court|Margaret Smith]]. At the U.S. Championships, she reached the third round in 1962 and 1964.


In 1964 Schultz and her teammate [[Norma Baylon]] reached the doubles final at the [[1964 French Championships (tennis)|1964 French Championships]], losing to Margaret Smith and [[Lesley Turner Bowrey|Lesley Turner]].
In 1964, Schultz and her teammate [[Norma Baylon]] reached the doubles final at the [[1964 French Championships (tennis)|1964 French Championships]], losing to Margaret Smith and [[Lesley Turner Bowrey|Lesley Turner]].


Between 1964 and 1974, she participated in the German [[Fed Cup]] team and compiled a 14–11 win–loss record.
From 1964 to 1974, she participated in the German [[Fed Cup]] team and compiled a 14–11 win–loss record.


In 1970, she received the [[Silbernes Lorbeerblatt]] (Silver Laurel Leaf), the highest sports award in Germany.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sportbericht der Bundesregierung |url=http://dipbt.bundestag.de/doc/btd/07/010/0701040.pdf |website=dipbt.bundestag.de |publisher=[[Deutscher Bundestag]] |page=80 |date=26 September 1973}}</ref>
In 1970, she received the [[Silbernes Lorbeerblatt]] (Silver Laurel Leaf), the highest sports award in Germany.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sportbericht der Bundesregierung |url=http://dipbt.bundestag.de/doc/btd/07/010/0701040.pdf |website=dipbt.bundestag.de |publisher=[[Deutscher Bundestag]] |page=80 |date=26 September 1973}}</ref>


After her tennis career, she wrote several books on tennis and nutrition.<ref>{{cite web|title=DTB trauert um Helga Hösl-Thaw|url=http://www.dtb-tennis.de/Tennis-National/News/DTB-trauert-um-Helga-Hoesl-Thaw|website=www.dtb-tennis.de|publisher=[[Deutscher Tennis Bund]] (DTB)|language=German|date=17 September 2015}}</ref>
After her tennis career, she wrote several books on tennis and nutrition.<ref>{{cite web|title=DTB trauert um Helga Hösl-Thaw|url=http://www.dtb-tennis.de/Tennis-National/News/DTB-trauert-um-Helga-Hoesl-Thaw|website=www.dtb-tennis.de|publisher=[[Deutscher Tennis Bund]] (DTB)|language=German|date=17 September 2015|access-date=28 July 2016|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234917/http://www.dtb-tennis.de/Tennis-National/News/DTB-trauert-um-Helga-Hoesl-Thaw|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Grand Slam finals==
==Grand Slam finals==
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Latest revision as of 01:49, 31 August 2024

Helga Schultze
Country (sports) West Germany
Born(1940-02-02)2 February 1940
Berlin, Germany
Died12 September 2015(2015-09-12) (aged 75)
Retired1975
Singles
Highest rankingNo. 5 (1964)
Grand Slam singles results
French OpenSF (1964)
Wimbledon4R (1962)
US Open3R (1962, 1964)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
French OpenF (1964)
WimbledonSF (1975)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
French OpenQF (1966)
Wimbledon3R (1966)
Team competitions
Fed CupF (1966, 1970)

Helga Schultze (2 February 1940 – 12 September 2015), also known by her married name Helga Hösl, was a German female tennis player who reached a singles ranking of No. 5 in 1964.

Schultze was born in Berlin on 2 February 1940, and after World War II, she moved with her family to Hanau, where she played for the local club THC Hanau.[1]

From 1961 to 1968, she competed in seven Wimbledon Championships. She achieved her best singles result at Wimbledon in 1962 when she reached the fourth round, losing to second-seeded Darlene Hard.[2] She reached the semifinals at the 1964 French Championships, where she lost in three sets to top-seeded and eventual champion Margaret Smith. At the U.S. Championships, she reached the third round in 1962 and 1964.

In 1964, Schultz and her teammate Norma Baylon reached the doubles final at the 1964 French Championships, losing to Margaret Smith and Lesley Turner.

From 1964 to 1974, she participated in the German Fed Cup team and compiled a 14–11 win–loss record.

In 1970, she received the Silbernes Lorbeerblatt (Silver Laurel Leaf), the highest sports award in Germany.[3]

After her tennis career, she wrote several books on tennis and nutrition.[4]

Grand Slam finals

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Doubles (1 runner-up)

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Result Year Championship Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 1964 French Championships Clay Argentina Norma Baylon Australia Margaret Smith
Australia Lesley Turner		 3–6, 1–6

References

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  1. ^ "Tennisass Helga Hösl-Thaw gestorben" (in German). Hanau Online. 24 September 2015.
  2. ^ "Wimbledon players archive – Helga Schultze". AELTC.
  3. ^ "Sportbericht der Bundesregierung" (PDF). dipbt.bundestag.de. Deutscher Bundestag. 26 September 1973. p. 80.
  4. ^ "DTB trauert um Helga Hösl-Thaw". www.dtb-tennis.de (in German). Deutscher Tennis Bund (DTB). 17 September 2015. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
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