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Daphne Akhurst – The Woman Behind the Trophy

Just why is the Australian Open women’s trophy called the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup? As with most tennis trophies there is a wonderful story behind what is now typically called the “Daphne”. Daphne Akhurst was Australia’s leading woman tennis player of the 1920s. She won the Australian Championship 5 times and died tragically at the …

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