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'''Ellen Forde Hansell Allerdice''' (September 28, 1869, ], ] – May 11, 1937) was a female ] player from the United States who is best known for being the first women's singles champion of the ] in 1887. She was also a losing finalist to ] the next year. | ||
| ==Grand Slam singles finals (2)== | ==Grand Slam singles finals (2)== | ||
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Ellen Forde Hansell Allerdice (September 28, 1869, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – May 11, 1937) was a female tennis player from the United States who is best known for being the first women's singles champion of the U.S. Open in 1887. She was also a losing finalist to Bertha Townsend the next year.
Grand Slam singles finals (2)
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
| 1887 | U.S. Championships |  Laura Knight |
6-1 , 6-0 |
Runner-ups (1)
| Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
| 1888 | U.S. Championships | Bertha Townsend |
6-3 , 6-5 |
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