Sam Neel

Samuel Ritchie Neel was an American male tennis player who was active in the late 19th century.

Sam Neel
Full nameSamuel Ritchie Neel
Country (sports) 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 OpenW (1896)

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)

Result Year Championship Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss1894 U.S. Championships Grass Carr Neel Clarence Hobart
Fred Hovey
3–6, 6–8, 1–6
Win1896 U.S. Championships Grass Carr Neel Malcolm Chance
Robert Wrenn
6–3, 1–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–1

References

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


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