| Country (sports) |  Germany |
|---|---|
| Residence | Germany |
| Born | (1925-02-23)23 February 1925 Graz, Austria |
| Died | 25 July 2021(2021-07-25) (aged 96) |
| Singles | |
| Career titles | 0 WTA |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Wimbledon | QF (1953) |
| Doubles | |
| Career titles | 0 WTA |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | QF (1954, 1957) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | QF (1955, 1956) |
Erika Vollmer (néeObst; 23 February 1925 - 25 July 2021) was a German professional femaletennis player who lost the final ofItalian Championships singles title to British playerPatricia Ward by 4–6, 3–6 in 1955.[1][2]
She won the German national singles title in 1952, 1954, 1955, 1957 and 1959.[3] Vollmer was the No.1 ranked German player in 1952 and 1955.[2]
From 1953 to 1959, she competed in seven consecutive editions of theWimbledon Championships, and she achieved her best singles result in 1953 when she reached the quarterfinals, losing in two sets to first-seeded and eventual championMaureen Connolly.[4]
In 1947, she married doctor Johannes Vollmer.[1][5] In 1956, she received theSilbernes Lorbeerblatt (Silver Laurel Leaf), the highest sports award in Germany.[6] Vollmer died in the summer of 2021.[7]
| Result | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | May 1955 | Italian Championships, Italy | Clay |  Patricia Ward | 4–6, 3–6 |