Richard Stevens (tennis)
Richard Stevens[1] was an American tennis player active in the late 19th century and early 20th century.
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Turned pro | 1882 (amateur tour) |
| Retired | 1916 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 107–55 (66.04%) |
| Career titles | 5 |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | QF (1892, 1893, 1894, 1896, 1898, 1905) |
Career
He played his first event in 1882 at the San Gabriel Tournament in San Gabriel, Palm Coast, Florida where he reached the final before losing tro Arthur Allen. Stevens reached the quarterfinals of the U.S. National Championships six times: in 1892, 1893, 1894, 1896, 1898 and 1905.
His other career singles highlights included winning the Seabright Invitational in 1892, the Westchester Invitation in 1892, the Middle States Championships two years in a row in 1892 and 1893, and the New Jersey State Championships in 1899. In addition he was also a two time finalist at the Longwood Bowl in 1893 and 1894, and a finalist at the Seabright Invitational in 1895. He played his final singles tournament 1916 U.S. National Championships.
References
- Times, Special to The New York (19 August 1905). "STEVEN'S FINE TENNIS PLAY.; Base Line Expert Reaches Final in Southampton Tourney". The New York Times. New York: The New York Times Company. p. 4. Retrieved 27 April 2023.