Sport. Tennis. Wimbledon, London, England. 1966. Brazil's Maria Esther Bueno is pictured in action on the court. Bueno was the first South American player to win the Wimbledon singles championship in 1959 also winning the U. S. title in the same year. Her

Sport, Tennis, Wimbledon, London, England, 1966, Brazil's Maria Esther Bueno is pictured in action on the court, Bueno was the first South American player to win the Wimbledon singles championship in 1959 also winning the U, S, title in the same year, Her -flair, her grace, and her costumes+ contributed immeasurably to the popularity of women's tennis internationally during the 1960s (Photo by Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)