John Strachan (tennis)
American tennis player
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John Richard Strachan (March 17, 1895 – December 11, 1970) was an American tennis player active in the 1910s.
FullnameJohn R. Strachan
Country(sports)
United States
United StatesBornMarch 17, 1895
San Francisco, USA
DiedDecember 11, 1970 (aged 75)
Strachan at the U.S. National Championships in 1917 | |
| Full name | John R. Strachan |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | United States |
| Born | March 17, 1895 San Francisco, USA |
| Died | December 11, 1970 (aged 75) |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | SF (1917) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | F (1913) |
Biography
He was born in San Francisco, California on 17 March 1895.
Strachan reached the semifinals of the U.S. National Championships in 1917 and the quarterfinals in 1913.
Alongside doubles partner Clarence Griffin, Strachan won the Pacific Coast Lawn Tennis Championship in 1913.[1]
He died on 11 December 1970 in San Francisco, California.
Grand Slam finals
Doubles (1 runner-up)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1913 | U.S. Championships | Grass |  Clarence Griffin | Maurice E. McLoughlin Tom Bundy | 4–6, 5–7, 1–6 |
