Alejo Russell
Alejo Domingo Russell (9 September 1916 – 25 May 1977) was an Argentine tennis player who competed in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.
He reached the quarterfinals of the U.S. National Championships in 1942 and 1945 and was a finalist in the mixed doubles in 1942 (partnering Patricia Todd).
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| Full name | Alejandro Domingo Russell |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  Argentina |
| Born | 9 September 1916 Córdoba, Argentina |
| Died | 25 May 1977 (aged 60) Bayonne, France |
| Turned pro | 1936 (amateur) |
| Retired | 1955 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 149–54 (73.4%) |
| Career titles | 19 |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 3R (1952) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1939) |
| US Open | QF (1942, 1945) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–0 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | QF (1948, 1952) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | SF (1938) |
| US Open | F (1942) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | FAm (1958) |
Grand Slam finals
Mixed doubles: (1 runners-up)
| Result | Year | Championship | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1942 | U.S. Championships |  Patricia Canning Todd | Louise Brough Frederick Schroeder | 6–3, 1–6, 4–6 |
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