Gilbert Nunns (June 30, 1907 – July 16, 2001) was a Canadian tennis player.
Country (sports) | Canada |
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Born | Leeds, England | June 30, 1907
Died | July 16, 2001 Toronto, Canada | (aged 94)
Singles | |
Grand Slam singles results | |
US Open | 2R (1927) |
Born in Leeds, England, Nunns grew up in Canada and was intramural singles and doubles champion while at the University of Toronto. He won the singles title at the Ontario Championships on multiple occasions and was twice runner-up at the Canadian Championships.[1] His career included Davis Cup appearances in 1927, 1933 and 1934, the latter as playing captain. He was Canada's top ranked player in 1930 and is a member of the Tennis Canada Hall of Fame.[2]
Nunns was married to tennis player Beatrice Symons and they had four daughters who played collegiate tennis for the University of Toronto. One of their daughters, Brenda, was a Canadian Federation Cup player.[3]
See also
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edit- ^ "Nunns Retains Ontario Title; Beats Ludlow in Tennis Play". The New York Times. July 20, 1930.
- ^ "Canadian tennis Hall of Famer; Gilbert Nunns, dies at 94". National Post. July 21, 2001.
- ^ "Gilbert Nunns to Marry Toronto Girl". Calgary Herald. December 12, 1931.