Elisabeth Moore

Elisabeth 'Bessie' Holmes Moore (March 5, 1876 – January 22, 1959) was an American tennis champion who was active at the beginning of the 20th century.

Moore reached her first U.S. National Championships singles final in 1892 at the age of 16 years and three months, losing to Mabel Cahill from Ireland in the first five-set match contested between two women.

[4] She won the inaugural U.S. Indoor Women's Singles Championship in 1907, defeating Marie Wagner in the final in three sets.

In 1908, she also won the inaugural indoor doubles title with partner Helen Pouch.

[3] Elisabeth Moore died on January 22, 1959, in Starke, Florida, from congestive heart failure.

Elisabeth Holmes Moore, from a 1902 publication.