Charles Harris (tennis) explained

Charles Harris
Fullname:Charles Russell Harris
Birth Date:April 2, 1914
Frenchopenresult:3R (1937)
Wimbledonresult:1R (1937)
Usopenresult:4R (1937)
Frenchopendoublesresult:W (1939)
Wimbledondoublesresult:2R (1937)

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

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

Doubles (1 title)

References

Notes and References

  1. Book: Collins, Bud. Bud Collins

    . Bud Collins. The Bud Collins History of Tennis. 2016. New Chapter Press. New York. 978-1-937559-38-0. 66,427. 3rd.