L. Harry Waidner

Luis Harry Waidner (November 16, 1874 in Chicago, Illinois – August 11, 1944 in Evanston, Illinois[1]) was an American tennis player in the early 20th century.

Harry Waidner
Waidner in 1904
Full nameLuis Harry Waidner
Country (sports) United States
BornNovember 16, 1874
Chicago, Illinois
DiedAugust 11, 1944(1944-08-11) (aged 69)
Evanston, Illinois

In 1903, Waidner teamed with Kreigh Collins to reach the doubles final of the U.S. Nationals, only to fall to Reginald Doherty and Hugh L. Doherty, 7–5, 6–3, 6–3.

At the tennis tournament in Cincinnati, Waidner reached three finals: the 1904 singles final and doubles finals in 1901 and 1903. He lost the singles final to future International Tennis Hall of Famer Beals Wright, 7–5, 6–0, 6–3.[2]

A former president of the USTA/Midwest Section, Waidner has been enshrined in the USTA/Midwest Hall of Fame. He also served as a member of the Executive Committee of the United States Tennis Association.

References
  1. "Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1994". FamilySearch. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  2. "Winners and finalists" (PDF). Western & Southern Financial Group Masters. Archived from the original (pdf) on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2008-01-10.
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