Italian tennis legend and style icon Lea Pericoli dies
BBC · 12h
Tennis star and style icon Lea Pericoli dies
Lea Pericoli, Italian tennis star of the 1950s and 60s, has died aged 89. Regarded as one of her country's top players, she reached the last 16 of the French Open twice and the Wimbledon championships three times. On top of her athletic achievements, Pericoli's contest outfits adorned with feather and fur made her a style icon.
Irish Sun · 11h
Tennis star & style icon who played at Wimbledon three times dies aged 89 as players lead tributes to legend of the game
ITALIAN tennis star and style icon Lea Pericoli has died aged 89. The 27-time national champion was a fashion icon in her sporting career and later became a TV presenter and journalist. Pericoli
Tennis World · 1d
Mourning in tennis: a former star dies at 89
Former star Nicola Pietrangeli, Lea's mixed doubles partner, with whom she shared one of the golden eras of Italian tennis, said, in an emotional message: "She was a sister and a life partner to me. Words aren't enough to describe how I feel.
Yahoo! Sports · 12h
Italian tennis legend and style icon Lea Pericoli dies at 89
Italian tennis star and style icon Lea Pericoli has died at the age of 89, the Italian Tennis Federation announced on Friday. The 27-time national champion from Milan was a fashion icon during her sporting career and later became a popular television presenter and journalist.
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