Helen Newington Wills (October 6, 1905 – January 1, 1998), also known as
Helen Wills Moody and
Helen Wills Roark, was an American
tennis player. She became famous around the world for holding the top position in women's tennis for a total of nine years: 1927–33, 1935 and 1938. She won 31
Grand Slam tournament titles (singles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles) during her career, including 19 singles titles.