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American tennis player From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alfred H. Chapin Jr. (July 13, 1901 – January 1961) was an American tennis player.[1]
Chapin grew up in Springfield, Massachusetts and was a graduate of Williams College. He reached the singles fourth round of the 1924 U.S. National Championships and made his best national ranking of 7th in 1926. His tournament finals included a straight sets win over Bill Tilden at the 1926 Connecticut Championships. He teamed up with Tilden to make the doubles final of the 1926 U.S. National Championships.[2]
Outside of tennis, Chapin was a banker and served as director of the Western Massachusetts Bank, before relocating to California and working in floor coverings. He was married to tennis player Charlotte Hosmer.[3]
Chapin is a member of the New England Tennis Hall of Fame.[4]
Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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Loss | 1926 | U.S. Championships | Grass | Bill Tilden | Vincent Richards R. Norris Williams | 4–6, 8–6, 9–11, 3–6 |
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