| Roy Taylor | |
| Fullname: | A. Roy Taylor |
| Birth Date: | 1883 |
| Birth Place: | Australia |
| Death Date: | 27 October 1934 (aged 51)[1] |
| Death Place: | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Turnedpro: | 1903 (amateur tour) |
| Retired: | 1920 |
| Australianopenresult: | SF (1913, 1920) |
| Australianopendoublesresult: | F (1913, 1920) |
| Wimbledondoublesresult: | 1R (1925) |
Roy Taylor (1883–1934) was an Australian tennis player and also represented Australia at lacrosse. He was a stockbroker by profession. He won the South Australian State singles championship in 1912, 1913 and 1919.[1] Taylor made his debut at the Australasian Championships in 1910 (losing in round one to Harry Parker). In the 1913 semi finals, the big serving Taylor led Harry Parker 5-1 in the third set (sets were 1-1) when he sprained his ankle. Although Taylor managed the cling on to take the third set, he lost the next two easily.[2] In 1914 Taylor lost in the quarter-finals to Rupert Wertheim.[3] In 1919 Taylor led Gerald Patterson two sets to 0 in round two before having to retire. In 1920 Taylor lost in the semis to Pat O'Hara Wood.[4] Taylor died suddenly while sitting at home with his family in 1934 aged 51.[1]
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | Grass | 6–8, 6–4, 4–6, 4–6 | |||||
| Runner-up | Grass | 1–6, 0–6, 5–7 |