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| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | (1875-11-05)November 5, 1875 Maplewood,New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | April 30, 1957(1957-04-30) (aged 81) |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | SF (1895, 1897) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | W (1897, 1898) |
Kathleen Gill Atkinson (November 5, 1875 – April 30, 1957) was an Americantennis player.
With her older sister,Juliette, both residents of Maplewood, she won theUS Women's National Championship in women's doubles1897 and1898.[1] They were the first sisters to win a title together and the first to play each other in a semi final until theWilliams sisters played in the final.
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1897 | U.S. National Championships | Grass |  Juliette Atkinson | Mrs. F. EdwardsElizabeth Rastall | 6–2, 6–1, 6–1 |
| Win | 1898 | U.S. National Championships | Grass | Juliette Atkinson | Marie WimerCarrie Neely | 6–1, 2–6, 4–6, 6–1 |
