Doug Reid (tennis)

Doug Reid
Full name	Douglas Hugh Reid
Country (sports)	Australia
Died	27 May 2014 (aged 79)
Singles
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	2R (1956, 1961)
French Open	2R (1954)
Wimbledon	1R (1954)
US Open	1R (1954)

Douglas Hugh Reid, OAM was an Australian professional tennis player.

Reid, most active in tennis during the 1950s, competed at all grand slam tournaments during his career.[1] His only overseas tour was in 1954 and included a first round loss to Ham Richardson at the U.S. national championships.[2] He was later a Victoria Racing Club committee member and bred race horse Maybe Mahal, which was named Australian Horse of the Year in 1978.[3] His brothers Jim and Wayne were both noted sports administrators.[4]

References

"Doug Reid to play in U.S." The Argus (Melbourne). 26 July 1954. p. 15.
"Favored 3 Win at Forest Hills". The Spokesman-Review. 29 August 1954.
"VD Threat To Stud Breeders". Papua New Guinea Post-courier. 20 July 1977. p. 25.
"Lew and Neale had to light". The Argus (Melbourne). 19 January 1957. p. 12.

External links

Doug Reid at the Association of Tennis Professionals
Doug Reid at the International Tennis Federation

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[1] "Doug Reid to play in U.S." The Argus (Melbourne). 26 July 1954. p. 15.

[2] "Favored 3 Win at Forest Hills". The Spokesman-Review. 29 August 1954.

[3] "VD Threat To Stud Breeders". Papua New Guinea Post-courier. 20 July 1977. p. 25.

[4] "Lew and Neale had to light". The Argus (Melbourne). 19 January 1957. p. 12.