Graham Stilwell
British tennis player (1945–2019)
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Graham Stilwell (15 November 1945 – 31 January 2019)[1] was a professional tennis player from the United Kingdom. He was born in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England.
FullnameGraham Rodney Stilwell
Country(sports)
United Kingdom
United KingdomBorn15 November 1945
Denham, Buckinghamshire, England
Died31 January 2019 (aged 73)
| Full name | Graham Rodney Stilwell |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | United Kingdom |
| Born | 15 November 1945 Denham, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Died | 31 January 2019 (aged 73) |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Turned pro | 1968 (amateur from 1963) |
| Retired | 1975 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 72–163 |
| Highest ranking | No. 62 (14 June 1976) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1964, 1967) |
| French Open | 3R (1971) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1975) |
| US Open | 4R (1966) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 93–125 (Open Era) |
| Career titles | 3 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1967, 1968) |
| Wimbledon | SF (1966) |
| US Open | F (1964) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | F (1969) |
Stilwell enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won three doubles titles, two of which were in the Open Era.
Personal life
Stilwell had three children (Tiffany, Alex and Lara) in his first marriage to Robin Lockard. His second marriage to Jill Jacobs resulted in two children (Sam and Romy).[2]
He died of a neuro-muscular disorder on 31 January 2019.
Grand Slam finals
Doubles (1 runner-up)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1964 | U.S. Championships | Grass | Mike Sangster |  Chuck McKinley Dennis Ralston | 3–6, 2–6, 4–6 |
Career finals
Doubles (2 titles, 4 runner-ups)
| Result | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1. | 1969 | Stockholm Sweden | Carpet |  Andrés Gimeno |
 Roy Emerson Rod Laver |
4–6, 2–6 |
| Loss | 2. | 1973 | Copenhagen, Denmark | Carpet | Mark Cox |
Tom Gorman Erik van Dillen |
4–6, 4–6 |
| Win | 1. | 1973 | Cologne, West Germany | Carpet | Mark Cox |
 Tom Okker Marty Riessen |
7–6, 6–3 |
| Win | 2. | 1973 | Columbus, U.S. | Hard | Gerald Battrick |
Colin Dibley Charlie Pasarell |
6–4, 7–6 |
| Loss | 3. | 1973 | Chicago, U.S. | Carpet | Gerald Battrick |
Owen Davidson John Newcombe |
7–6, 6–7, 6–7 |
| Loss | 4. | 1973 | London, UK | Carpet | Gerald Battrick |
Mark Cox Owen Davidson |
4–6, 6–8 |
