Sam Neel

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Sam Neel
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Full nameSamuel Ritchie Neel
Country (sports)Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
BornDecember 26, 1875
Montana, U.S.
DiedMay 9, 1947 (aged 71)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
US Open W (1896)

Samuel Ritchie Neel (1875-1947) was an American male tennis player who was active in the late 19th century.

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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.

Grand Slam finals

Doubles (1 titles, 1 runner-up)

ResultYearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Loss1894 U.S. Championships Grass Flag of the United States.svg Carr Neel Flag of the United States.svg Clarence Hobart
Flag of the United States.svg Fred Hovey
3–6, 6–8, 1–6
Win1896 U.S. Championships Grass Flag of the United States (1877-1890).svg Carr Neel Flag of the United States (1877-1890).svg Malcolm Chance
Flag of the United States (1877-1890).svg Robert Wrenn
6–3, 1–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–1

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References

  1. Collins, Bud (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). New York: New Chapter Press. p. 476. ISBN   978-0942257700.