Frank Shields
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For his son, see Francis Alexander Shields. For the Australian film and TV director, see Frank Shields (director). For the Oregon politician, see Frank Shields (politician).
Francis Xavier Alexander Shields Sr. (November 18, 1909 – August 19, 1975) was an American amateur tennis player of the 1920s and 1930s, and an actor known for Hoosier Schoolboy (1937). He was ranked world No. 2 in 1931, and U.S. No. 1 in 1933.
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Full name | Francis Xavier Alexander Shields Sr. |
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Country (sports) | United States |
Born | (1909-11-18)November 18, 1909 New York City, U.S. |
Died | August 19, 1975(1975-08-19) (aged 65) New York, U.S. |
Turned pro | 1926 (amateur tour) |
Retired | 1955 |
Plays | Right-handed (1-handed backhand) |
Int. Tennis HoF | 1964 (member page) |
Singles | |
Career record | 214–114 |
Career titles | 31 |
Highest ranking | No. 2 (1931)[1] |
Grand Slam singles results | |
French Open | 4R (1933) |
Wimbledon | F (1931) |
US Open | F (1930) |
Doubles | |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Wimbledon | SF (1931) |
US Open | F (1933) |
Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
US Open | F (1930) |
Team competitions | |
Davis Cup | F (1932) |
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