William Larned
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For Yale professor, see William Augustus Larned (professor).
William Augustus Larned (December 30, 1872 – December 16, 1926) was an American tennis player who was active at the beginning of the 20th century. He won seven singles titles at the U.S. National Championships.
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Full name | William Augustus Larned |
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Country (sports) | United States |
Born | (1872-12-30)December 30, 1872 Summit, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | December 16, 1926(1926-12-16) (aged 53) New York, New York, U.S. |
Turned pro | 1890 (amateur tour) |
Retired | 1911 |
Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
Int. Tennis HoF | 1956 (member page) |
Singles | |
Career record | 291–71 (80.3%)[1] |
Career titles | 48[1] |
Highest ranking | No. 1 (1901, ITHF)[2] |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Wimbledon | QF (1896, 1905) |
US Open | W (1901, 1902, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911) |
Doubles | |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Wimbledon | SF (1905) |
Team competitions | |
Davis Cup | W (1902) |
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