Alfred Dunlop
Alfred Dunlop with his wife, Lucille Adeline Wickham Treadway (1874–1951) | |
| Full name | Alfred Wallace Dunlop |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | Australia |
| Born | 12 January 1875 Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Died | 6 May 1933 (aged 58) Melbourne, Australia |
| Turned pro | 1897 (amateur tour) |
| Retired | 1914 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | F (1908) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1914) |
| Other tournaments | |
| WHCC | 2R (1914) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | W (1908) |
Alfred Wallace Dunlop (12 January 1875 – 6 May 1933) was an Australian tennis player, born in Christchurch, New Zealand. He won the doubles title at the Australasian Championships, the future Australian Open, alongside Fred Alexander in 1908. He also reached the singles finals at the tournament that year, losing to Alexander.[1] He represented Australasia in the Davis Cup several times between 1905 and 1914.[2]
Grand Slam finals
Singles (1 runner-up)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1908 | Australasian Championships | Grass | Fred Alexander | 6–3, 6–3, 0–6, 2–6, 3–6 |
Doubles (1 title)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1908 | Australasian Championships | Grass | Fred Alexander | Granville G. Sharp Anthony Wilding |
6–3, 6–2, 6–1 |
References
- ^ "History of the Australian Open – the Grand Slam of Asia/Pacific". australianopen.com. Archived from the original on 25 May 2009. Retrieved 28 June 2009.
- ^ "Death of A. W. Dunlop". The Australasian: 49. 13 May 1933.
External links
- Alfred Dunlop at the International Tennis Federation
- Alfred Dunlop at the Davis Cup