 Gerson had lost in the first round of the singles event against Kay Dening in straight sets after having qualified for the 1962 Wimbledon Championships at a grass court tournament in Roehampton.At the All England Plate event she won all five rounds in straight sets, including the final against Margaret Hellyer.Her best singles result at Wimbledon was reaching the third round in 1959 which she lost in straight sets to Rosie Reyes.