| Sam Neel | |
| Fullname: | Samuel Ritchie Neel |
| Birth Date: | December 26, 1875 |
| Birth Place: | Montana, U.S. |
| Death Date: | May 9, 1947 (aged 71) |
| Plays: | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Usopendoublesresult: | W (1896) |
Samuel Ritchie Neel (1875-1947) was an American male tennis player who was active in the late 19th century.
In 1896, Neel won the men's doubles title at the U.S. National Championships with his brother Carr Neel, defeating defending champions Robert Wrenn and Malcolm Chace.[1] The pair also reached the final in 1894. In singles, Neel reached the semifinals of the Western States Championships in 1899.
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1894 | U.S. Championships | Grass |  Carr Neel | Clarence Hobart Fred Hovey | 3–6, 6–8, 1–6 | |
| Win | 1896 | U.S. Championships | Grass | 6–3, 1–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–1 |
. Bud Collins. The Bud Collins History of Tennis. 2010. New Chapter Press. New York. 978-0942257700. 2nd. 476.