Daphne Seeney
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| Full name | Daphne Grace Seeney Fancutt |
|---|---|
| Country |
 Australia |
| Born | February 2, 1933 |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1956, 1957) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1956) |
| Wimbledon | F (1956) |
| Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1956) |
| Wimbledon | SF (1956) |
Daphne Seeney (born 2 February 1933), married name Daphne Fancutt, is an Australian former tennis player whose career spanned the 1950s.
Seeney was a finalist in the 1956 Wimbledon Championships. Partnering Fay Muller they were defeated in the final by Angela Buxton and Althea Gibson in straight sets.[1]
In 1957 she married South African tennis player Trevor Fancutt. In January 1995 Seeny received the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) award "in recognition of service to the sport of tennis as a player, coach and administrator".[2] In September 2000 she received the Australian Sports Medal.[3]
Grand Slam finals
Doubles
- Runner-ups (1)
| Year | Championship | Partner | Opponents | Score |
| 1956 | Wimbledon Championships | Fay Muller |  Angela Buxton Althea Gibson | 1–6, 6–8 |
References
- ↑ "Wimbledon players archive – Daphne Fancutt (Seeney)". AELTC.
- ↑ "Australian Honours". Australian Government.
- ↑ "Australian Honours". Australian Government.
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