James Baldwin (tennis)
James Baldwin (25 August 1858 – 21 July 1934),[3] was British tennis player who competed at the Wimbledon Championships between 1889 and 1890.[4] He was active from 1884 to 1891 and won 16 career singles titles.[2]
| Country (sports) |  GBR |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 August 1858 Aitken's Gap Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 17 July 1934 (age 78)[1] Bath, Somersetshire, England |
| Turned pro | 1884 (amateur tour) |
| Retired | 1891 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 150–59 (71.8%)[2] |
| Career titles | 16[2] |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1889) |
Career
Jamest was born Aitken's Gap Victoria, Australia on 25 August 1858.[5] He played and won his first tournament at the Hayesland LTC Championship in Bath in 1884.[2] He won the Tenby Open two times (1885–1886). He played and won his final singles title and tournament at the Burton-on-Trent Open in 1891.[2]
Family
James Baldwin married Adelaide Dunbar Yescombe, the daughter of the late Reverend Morris Yescombe and Mrs Yescombe [née Mary Jane Crosbie] in 1880 they had two sons and one daughter.[6]
References
- Bath Weekly Chronicle and Herald
- "Players:Baldwin, James". The Tennis Base. Madrid: Tennismem SL. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- "Death of Mr James Baldwin of Green Park – Famous Bath Sportsman – Tennis Champion". Bath Weekly Chronicle and Herald. Bath, Somerset: British Newspaper Archive. 21 July 1934. p. 8. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- "Players: James Baldwin". www.wimbledon.com. London: AELTC. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- Bath Weekly Chronicle and Herald
- Bath Weekly Chronicle and Herald
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