Helen Hellwig
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| Full name | Helen Rebecca Hellwig Pouch |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | March 1874 Brooklyn, NY, USA |
| Died | November 26, 1960 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | {{#property:P564}} |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| US Open | W (1894) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | {{#property:P555}} |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| US Open | W (1894, 1895) |
Helen Rebecca Hellwig Pouch (March 1874 – November 26, 1960) was an American female tennis player.
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Career
Hellwig won the 1894 U.S. National Championships singles title defeating reigning champion Aline Terry in five sets. Together with compatriot Juliette Atkinson she won the 1894 and 1895 doubles title. She lost her singles title to Juliette Atkinson who beat her in straight sets in the 1895 challenge round.[1]
She was president of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) organization.[2]
Grand Slam finals
Singles
Titles (1)
| Year | Championship | Opponent | Score |
| 1894 | U.S. Championships |  Aline Terry |
7–5, 3–6, 6–0, 3–6, 6–3 |
Doubles
Runner-ups (2)
| Year | Championship | Partner | Opponents | Score |
| 1894 | U.S. Championships |  Juliette Atkinson |
Annabella Wistar Amy Williams |
6–4, 8–6, 6–2 |
| 1895 | U.S. Championships | Juliette Atkinson |
Elisabeth Moore Amy Williams |
6–2, 6–2, 12–10 |
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