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Helen Wills Moody: the case for the GOAT

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    Helen Wills Moody: the case for the GOAT

    USA · Born 6 October 1905, Centerville, California, USA · Died 1998 · Career 1919–1938

    American baseliner known for powerful groundstrokes and unflappable calm, nicknamed 'Little Miss Poker Face', who dominated women's tennis from the mid-1920s to the late 1930s.

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    Why Helen Wills Moody could be the GOAT

    Wills Moody won 19 major singles titles, including eight Wimbledons, while rarely losing a set at her peak. She went years at the top without losing a match. Her power from the baseline was ahead of its time, and her dominance across Wimbledon, Paris and the US was unmatched in her era.

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    Helen Wills Moody is #5 of 20 in the fan ranking, with a 1–0 head-to-head record from 17 Women's tennis votes. See the full Women's tennis GOAT ranking

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