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| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | (1911-02-16)February 16, 1911 Santa Barbara, California |
| Died | June 2, 1999(1999-06-02) (aged 90) |
| Turned pro | 1934 (amateur tour from 1930) |
| Retired | 1942 |
| Plays | Right-handed (1-handed backhand) |
| College | Stanford University |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | F (1933) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1933) |
| US Open | 4R (1931, 1932, 1933) |
| Professional majors | |
| US Pro | SF (1941) |
| French Pro | QF (1934) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | W (1933) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1933) |
| US Open | W (1932) |
Keith Gledhill (February 16, 1911 in Santa Barbara, California – June 2, 1999) was an American tennis player of the 1930s.
Playing career
Gledhill attended Stanford University and in 1931, became the second Stanford player to win the NCAA Men's Singles Championship. In 1932, Gledhill and partner Joe Coughlin won the NCAA Doubles Championship.
In Grand Slam events, Glenhill and partner Ellsworth Vines won the doubles championship at the U.S. Championships in 1932. Six months later, Gledhill and Vines won the 1933 Australian Championships doubles title. In that tournament, Gledhill also recorded his highest Grand Slam singles finish, losing in the final to Jack Crawford.
Gledhill turned professional in early 1934 and joined a tour with Bill Tilden and Vines.
Grand Slam finals
Singles (1 runner-up)
| Outcome | Year | Championship | Opponent in final | Score in final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1933 | Australian Championships |  Jack Crawford |
6–2, 5–7, 3–6, 2–6 |
Doubles (2 titles)
| Outcome | Year | Championship | Partner | Opponents in final | Score in final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1932 | U.S. Championships |  Ellsworth Vines |
Wilmer Allison John Van Ryn |
10-8, 6–4, 4–6, 7–5 |
| Winner | 1933 | Australian Championships | Ellsworth Vines |
Jack Crawford Edgar Moon |
6–4, 6–3, 6–2 |
References
- "Men's Tennis: Past Champions". NCAA. Archived from the original on October 21, 2007. Retrieved November 12, 2007.
- "Men's Doubles Championships". USOpen.org. Retrieved November 12, 2007.
- "Tennis Championships". The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954). National Library of Australia. January 31, 1933. p. 7.
- "Tennis Pros to Tour". The Spokesman-Review. AP. March 21, 1934. p. 11.
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- 1911 births
- 1999 deaths
- American male tennis players
- Australian Championships (tennis) champions
- Sportspeople from Santa Barbara, California
- Stanford Cardinal tennis players
- Tennis people from California
- United States National champions (tennis)
- Grand Slam (tennis) champions in men's doubles
- Professional tennis players before the Open Era
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