Jim Macken (tennis)
James Joseph Macken (July 29, 1925 – March 20, 2009) was a Canadian tennis player and administrator.
| Full name | James Joseph Macken |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Canada |
| Born | July 29, 1925 Montreal, Quebec |
| Died | March 20, 2009 (aged 83) Richmond, British Columbia |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | 2R (1946) |
Born in Montreal, Quebec, Macken is the brother of tennis players Brendan and Patricia.[1] At one stage, while Patricia occupied top spot in the Canadian women's rankings, he and Brendan formed the top two in the men's rankings.[2]
Macken won the Canadian Championships doubles title in 1946 and represented the Canada Davis Cup team in a 1948 tie against Mexico, as a doubles player. On both occasions he partnered his brother Brendan. He won the NCAA team championship with William and Mary College in both 1947 and 1948.[2]
Moving to Vancouver in 1951, Macken served two years as President of the British Columbia Lawn Tennis Association, before being elected President of the Canadian Lawn Tennis Association in 1964.[2]
References
- "Mackens Well Represented". The Ottawa Journal. 25 July 1946.
- "Jim Macken is going for an ace". The Province. 9 September 1964.