Born:

September 28, 1881

Died:

March 16, 1968

Place of Birth:

Boston, Massachusetts
United States

Citizenship:

United States

Induction Category:

Master Player

Year of Induction:

1968

Highest Ranking

U.S. Singles Ranking: 6

An ardent sportswoman who distinguished herself as an athlete in many capacities—as an equestrian, in golf, as an energetic walker and on the tennis court—Eleonora Sears was a woman of considerable vitality who came from an accomplished tennis family. Her father, Fred Sears, was one of the first to play tennis in the United States and her uncle, Dick Sears, was the inaugural U.S. National Champion. Eleonora excelled in doubles, securing four U.S. National Championships in women’s doubles and one more in mixed.

Grand Slam Record

US National Championship

• Doubles Champion 1911, 1915-17
• Mixed Doubles Champion 1916