Charles Harris (tennis)
Charles Russell Harris (April 2, 1914 – September 10, 1993) was an American tennis player in the 1930s.
| Full name | Charles Russell Harris |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | April 2, 1914 |
| Died | September 10, 1993 (aged 79) |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 3R (1937) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1937) |
| US Open | 4R (1937) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | W (1939) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1937) |
Harris reached the singles final at the Tri-State Tennis Tournament, now known as the Cincinnati Masters, in 1936 before losing to future Hall of Famer Bobby Riggs in straight sets.
Harris won the doubles title at the French Championships in 1939 with his partner was Don McNeill.[1]
Harris had five children - Charles Harris, Robert Harris, William Harris, Betty Harris, Mary Harris. His son William Harris, was also a tennis player.
Grand Slam finals
Doubles (1 title)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1939 | French Championships | Clay | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Don McNeill |  Jean Borotra Jacques Brugnon | 4–6, 6–4, 6–0, 2–6. 10–8 |
References
- Collins, Bud (2016). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (3rd ed.). New York: New Chapter Press. pp. 66, 427. ISBN 978-1-937559-38-0.
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