Körmöczy Zsuzsa Plaque

Who could have imagined that a young girl, born in Budapest in 1924, would one day conquer the world of tennis? Here, at the Kőrmöczy Zsuzsa Plaque, we celebrate the life and achievements of Hungary’s most successful tennis player. Kőrmöczy Zsuzsa, also known by her married name, Gerő Sándorné, began her tennis journey at the tender age of nine. She honed her skills in various Hungarian clubs, including ÚTE, BBTE, BEAC, and Vasas. The Kőrmöczy Zsuzsa Plaque commemorates her remarkable career. Kőrmöczy Zsuzsa became a nineteen-time Hungarian champion. She secured six singles titles and thirteen doubles and mixed doubles championships. Her international career blossomed in 1947. At Roland Garros, she achieved third place in mixed doubles. She repeated this feat in singles in 1956. The year 1958 marked Kőrmöczy Zsuzsa’s peak. She triumphed in eight out of nine international tournaments. Her crowning achievement came at Roland Garros. She defeated Shirley Bloomer, winning Hungary’s first and only Grand Slam title. This victory propelled her to the second spot in the world rankings. For a decade, she remained among the top ten female tennis players. The Kőrmöczy Zsuzsa Plaque stands as a testament to this incredible achievement. Even after retiring in 1964, Kőrmöczy Zsuzsa’s dedication to tennis continued. She served as the captain of the Hungarian women’s national team for six years. She then led the international department at the College of Physical Education until 1985. The Kőrmöczy Zsuzsa Plaque honors her legacy. Her passion led her to manage the tennis department of Vasas until 2004. She resigned due to disagreements with the club’s management. This plaque not only celebrates Kőrmöczy Zsuzsa’s victories on the court but also her unwavering commitment to the sport.