Percy Knapp
American tennis player
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Wallace Percy Knapp (July 8, 1863 – August 29, 1917) was an American tennis player active in the late 19th century.
FullnameWallace Percy Knapp
Country(sports)
United States
United StatesBorn7 August 1863
South Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
DiedAugust 29, 1917 (aged 54).[1][2]
New York City, New York, United States
| Full name | Wallace Percy Knapp |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | United States |
| Born | 7 August 1863 South Norwalk, Connecticut, United States |
| Died | August 29, 1917 (aged 54).[1][2] New York City, New York, United States |
| Turned pro | 1884 (amateur tour) |
| Retired | 1903 |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | F (1885, 1890) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | QF (1884) |
Knapp reached the All-Comers final of the U.S. National Championships in 1885 (beating Howard Taylor and Joseph Clark before losing to Godfrey Brinley)[3] and 1890 (beating Clarence Hobart before losing to Oliver Campbell).[3] Knapp also reached the semifinals in 1884 and 1889.
Grand Slam finals
All-Comers singles (2 runner-ups)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1885 | U.S. Championships | Grass |  Godfrey Brinley | 3–6, 3–6, 6–3, 4–6 |
| Loss | 1890 | U.S. Championships | Grass | Oliver Campbell | 6–8, 6–0, 2–6, 3–6 |
