Percy Knapp

Percy Knapp
Full name Wallace Percy Knapp
Country (sports)  United States
Born 7 August 1863
South Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
Died August 29, 1917(1917-08-29) (aged 54).[1][2]
New York City, New York, United States
Turned pro 1884 (amateur tour)
Retired 1903
Singles
Grand Slam Singles results
US Open F (1885, 1890)
Doubles
Grand Slam Doubles results
US Open QF (1884)

Wallace Percy Knapp (July 8, 1863 – August 29, 1917) was an American tennis player active in the late 19th century.

Knapp reached the All-Comers final of the U.S. National Championships in 1885 (beating Howard Taylor and Joseph Clark before losing to Godfrey Brinley).[3] and 1890 (beating Clarence Hobart before losing to Oliver Campbell).[4] Knapp also reached the semifinals in 1884 and 1889.

Grand Slam singles finals

All-Comers Finals (2)

Year Championship Opponent in Final Score in Final
1885U.S. Championships Godfrey Brinley3–6, 3–6, 6–3, 4–6
1890U.S. Championships Oliver Campbell6–8, 6–0, 2–6, 3–6

References

  1. ↑ "Wallace Percy Knapp". www.tennisarchives.com.
  2. ↑ "Wallace Percy Knapp (1863 - 1917)". www.findagrave.com.
  3. ↑ "U. S. Open 1885". www.tennis.co.nf.
  4. ↑ "U. S. Open 1890". www.tennis.co.nf.


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