Roy Taylor (tennis)
Australian tennis and lacrosse player
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Roy Taylor (1883–1934) was an Australian tennis player and also represented Australia at lacrosse. He was a stockbroker by profession.
| Full name | A. Roy Taylor |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  Australia |
| Born | 1883 |
| Died | 27 October 1934 (aged 51)[1] |
| Turned pro | 1903 (amateur tour) |
| Retired | 1920 |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1913, 1920) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | F (1913, 1920) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1925) |
Tennis career
Taylor won the South Australian State singles championship in 1912, 1913 and 1919.[1] He made his debut at the Australasian Championships in 1910 (losing in round one to Harry Parker). In the 1913 semi finals, the big serving Taylor led Parker 5-1 in the third set (sets were 1-1) when he sprained his ankle. Although Taylor managed the cling on to take the third set, he lost the next two easily.[2] In 1914 Taylor lost in the quarter-finals to Rupert Wertheim.[3] In 1919 Taylor led Gerald Patterson two sets to 0 in round two before having to retire. In 1920 Taylor lost in the semis to Pat O'Hara Wood.[4]
Taylor died suddenly while sitting at home with his family in 1934 aged 51.[1]
Grand Slam finals
Doubles: (2 runner-ups)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1913 | Australasian Championships | Grass |  Harry Parker | Alf Hedeman Ernie Parker | 6–8, 6–4, 4–6, 4–6 |
| Loss | 1920 | Australasian Championships | Grass | Horace Rice | Pat O'Hara Wood Ronald Thomas | 1–6, 0–6, 5–7 |
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