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Ham Richardson
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This article is about the American tennis player. For the Wisconsin businessman and legislator, see Hamilton Richardson.
Hamilton Farrar Richardson (August 24, 1933 – November 5, 2006)[2] was an American tennis player, who was active in the 1950s and 1960s.
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Full name | Hamilton Farrar Richardson |
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Country (sports) | ![]() |
Born | (1933-08-24)August 24, 1933 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | November 5, 2006(2006-11-05) (aged 73) New York City, U.S. |
Turned pro | 1950 (amateur tour) |
Retired | 1969 |
Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
College | Tulane University |
Singles | |
Highest ranking | No. 3 (1956, Lance Tingay)[1] |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | QF (1953, 1954) |
French Open | SF (1955) |
Wimbledon | SF (1956) |
US Open | SF (1952, 1954) |
Doubles | |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
US Open | W (1958) |
Team competitions | |
Davis Cup | W (1954, 1958) |
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