| Full name | Henry M. Culley |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Turned pro | 1929 (amateur tour) |
| Retired | 1937 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1934. 1935) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1934. 1935) |
| US Open | QF (1936) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1934, 1935) [1] |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1934, 1935) [1] |
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