Ian McInnes (tennis)
Australian tennis player (1901–1977)
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Ian McInnes (1901–1977) was an Australian tennis player. He was also a medical doctor.[2] At the 1923 U.S. Championships, McInnes lost in the second round to Manuel Alonso Areizaga.[3] At the 1924 Australasian championships, McInnes caused a huge upset by beating two-time Wimbledon champion Gerald Patterson. Patterson twisted his ankle in the first set and, because of this, his game was affected and he played mainly from the baseline.[4] McInnes lost in the quarter-finals to Richard Schlesinger.[5] McInnes lost in the second round of the 1927 Australian championships to Rice Gemmell[6] In 1967 McInnes attended Gerald Patterson's funeral.[2]
FullnameIan Donald McInnes[1]
Country(sports)
Australia
Born18 February 1901
Victoria, Australia
Died19 June 1977 (aged 76)[1]
Ocean Grove, Victoria, Australia
| Full name | Ian Donald McInnes[1] |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | |
| Born | 18 February 1901 Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 19 June 1977 (aged 76)[1] Ocean Grove, Victoria, Australia |
| Turned pro | 1920 (amateur tour) |
| Retired | 1939 |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1924) |
| US Open | 2R (1923) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | F (1927) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1924) |
Grand Slam finals
Doubles (1 runner-up)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1927 | Australian Championships | Grass | 6–8, 1–6, 2–6 |