Who was the first woman to win a Grand Slam tournament title in the Open Era of tennis, winning the 1968 French Open?
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Nancy Richey
The 'Open Era' began in 1968 when professional players were allowed to compete with amateurs. Wade won the US Open that year, though Margaret Court holds the all-time record for most titles.
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