Sam Neel
Full name | Samuel Ritchie Neel |
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Country (sports) | United States |
Born |
December 26, 1875 Montana |
Died |
May 9, 1947 (aged 71) Los Angeles, California |
Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
Doubles | |
Grand Slam Doubles results | |
US Open | W (1896) |
Samuel Ritchie Neel was an American male tennis player who was active in the late 19th century.
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 doubles finals
Titles (1)
Year | Championship | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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1896 | U.S. Championships | Carr Neel | Malcolm Chance Robert Wrenn | 6–3, 1–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–1 |
Runners-up (1)
Year | Championship | Partner | Opponents | Score |
1894 | U.S. Championships | Carr Neel | Clarence Hobart Fred Hovey |
3–6, 6–8, 1–6 |
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