Evelyn Georgianna Sears (March 9, 1875 – November 10, 1966) was an American tennis player at the beginning of the 20th century.
In 1907, she won the U.S. National Championship women's singles title, after beating Carrie Neely 6–3, 6–2 in the All-Comers final and the default of reigning champion Helen Homans in the Challenge Round. She also won the women's doubles title in 1908 with Margaret Curtis, beating Carrie Neely and Miriam Steever, 6–3, 5–7, 9–7.Grand slam history
She was a cousin of the seven times winner of the men's singles title at the U.S. National Championship Richard Sears.
Grand Slam finals
Singles (1 title, 1 runner-up) ResultYearChampionshipSurfaceOpponentScoreWin 1907 U.S. National Championships Grass Helen Homans defaultLoss 1908 U.S. National Championships Grass Maud Barger-Wallach 3–6, 6–1, 3–6
Doubles (1 title)
ResultYearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreWin 1908US National ChampionshipGrass Margaret Curtis Carrie Neely Miriam Steever 6–3, 5–7, 9–7
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