The dramatic life story of one of the most famous and best-loved players in tennis history starring
In 1944 at the age of nine
Maureen Connolly decides she is going to be a world-class tennis player. In the years to follow she battles against disapproval, disadvantage and tough opposition to become the youngest player to win Forest Hills and Wimbledon and the first woman ever to win the Grand Slam - the American, English, French and Australian titles. Then at the height of her success tragedy strikes....
Written by JOHN MCGREEVY Directed by DAN HALLER
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