William Glyn
William Edward Glyn (1859 – March 23, 1939) was a United States-based British male tennis player.
| Full name | William Edward Glyn |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United Kingdom |
| Born | 1859 Wycliffe, County Durham, England |
| Died | 23 March 1939 (aged 80) New York City, United States |
| Turned pro | 1881 (amateur tour) |
| Retired | 1887 |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | F (1881) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | QF (1882) |
William Glyn from the Staten Island Cricket and B.B. Club was a finalist in the first U.S. National Championships held in 1881 at the Newport Lawn Tennis Club in Newport, Rhode Island. En route to the final, he defeated Mr. Rives, Richard Field Conover, W. Gammell Jr., and T. A. Shaw. In the final he met and was defeated by Richard D. Sears.
Grand Slam finals
Singles (1 runner-up)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1881 | U.S. Championships | Grass |  Richard D. Sears | 0–6, 3–6, 2–6 |
References
Sources
Shannon, Bill (1981). Official Encyclopedia of Tennis. Harper & Row. p. 19.
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