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Florence A. (Florence Antoinette) Ballin
1887–1975
Best known as an early American tennis standout, she also wrote a practical guide that opened the game up to young women. Her work carries the brisk, encouraging tone of someone who knew the sport from the inside.
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Tennis for girls
by Florence A. (Florence Antoinette) Ballin
About the author
Born in 1887, Florence Antoinette Ballin was an American tennis player who competed at a high level in the early 20th century. She reached three U.S. National Championships mixed doubles finals with Bill Tilden, which made her a notable figure in the sport during that era.
Ballin also wrote Tennis for Girls in 1919. The book reflects her interest in teaching the game clearly and directly, and it stands out as an early sports manual aimed specifically at girls.
She died in 1975. Today, she is remembered both for her tournament achievements and for leaving behind a book that connects her athletic experience with a wider audience of readers and players.