Charles Harris (tennis)

Charles Russell "Charly" Harris (April 2, 1914 – September 10, 1993) was an American tennis player in the 1930s.

Charles Harris
Full nameCharles Russell Harris
Country (sports) United States
BornApril 2, 1914
DiedSeptember 10, 1993(1993-09-10) (aged 79)
Singles
Grand Slam singles results
French Open3R (1937)
Wimbledon1R (1937)
US Open4R (1937)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
French OpenW (1939)
Wimbledon2R (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

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Doubles (1 title)

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Result Year Championship Surface Partner Opponents Score
Win 1939 French Championships Clay   Don McNeill   Jean Borotra
  Jacques Brugnon
4–6, 6–4, 6–0, 2–6. 10–8

References

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  1. ^ 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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