Elaine Shenton

Shenton grew up in Hertfordshire and was a British junior champion.^[1] She was doubles champion at the Italian championships in 1954, partnering Pat Ward.^[2] In 1955 she won the singles titles at both the Scottish Championships and Welsh Covered Court Championships.^[3] She was runner-up to Ann Haydon in the singles final at the North of England Championships in 1956.^[4] At the 1956 Wimbledon Championships, Shenton won through to the fourth round, before losing to eventual finalist Angela Buxton.^[5] In 1957 she won the Chapel Allerton Open in Leeds. She was ranked as high as sixth in Great Britain.^[1]