Adeline McKinlay

Adeline "Addie" Maud McKinlay (1868-1955) was an American tennis player.

Early life

Adeline McKinlay was born 13 January 1865 in Dubuque, Iowa. Her father was a Scottish Immigrant, whose name was often mistaken for "McKinley." She graduated from Vassar College in 1888 and began training for the US Women's National Championship.[1]

Career

She notably won the US Women's National Championship in 1892 in women's doubles with Mabel Cahill.[2] McKinlay went on to represent the New York Tennis Club. After settling in New York, she married Horace Hatch on 12 October 1893 in the First Baptist Church, Manhattan.[3]

Death

McKinley died on July 6, 1955 in New York City. She left a son and a daughter.

Grand Slam finals

Doubles (1 title)

OutcomeYearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Winner1892U.S. ChampionshipsGrass Mabel Cahill Phyllis Walsh
Grace Robert LeRoy
6–1, 6–3

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