Lenglen

American

[leng-gluhn, -luhn, lahn-glen] / ˈlɛŋ glən, -lən, lɑ̃ˈglɛn /

noun

Suzanne 1899–1938, French tennis player.

Lenglen British

/ lɑ̃ɡlɑ̃ /

noun

Suzanne (syzan). 1899–1938, French tennis player: Wimbledon champion (1919-25)

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French tennis champion Suzanne Lenglen, often referred to as “La Divine,” or the goddess, is the perfect muse for Lacoste’s newest bag.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2025

It will be the final match on Court Suzanne Lenglen on Thursday, which could get under way about 17:30 BST.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2024

They were playing Sunday on Court Suzanne Lenglen, the only other court with a roof.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2024

The pigeon dropped to the red clay at Court Suzanne Lenglen — and remained on the ground — during a changeover in the fourth set of 2021 U.S.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2024

I even knew the history of such players as Suzanne Lenglen and Bill Tilden.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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