Bingley was born in Greenford, west London, the daughter of a wealthy tailoring business proprietor.

Also a seven-time losing finalist, Bingley's 13 finals remain a Wimbledon record, as is the 14-year time span between her first and last titles.

[3][4] Bingley's Wimbledon record suggests that she was the second strongest female player of her day, only behind Lottie Dod, who defeated her in five finals.

Additionally, she won the South of England Championships at Eastbourne, then a major event, eleven times between 1885 and 1905.

[citation needed] Blanche Bingley Hillyard died at her home in Pulborough, West Sussex, in 1946.