Rice Gemmell
Australian tennis player
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Rice Thomas Hopkins Gemmell (1896–1972) was an Australian tennis player.
| Full name | Rice Thomas Hopkins Gemmell |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 March 1896 Caulfield, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 10 May 1972 (aged 76)[1] |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | W (1921) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | W (1921) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1926) |
Born in Caulfield, Victoria, by 1916 he was living in Claremont, Western Australia and was enlisted in World War I as a bombardier.[2] Gemmell is best known for winning the 1921 Australasian Championships men's singles title, held at Perth, where he beat Alf Hedeman in the final.[3] In the same year, he also won the men's doubles title, partnering Stanley Eaton. Gemmell was Western Australia's top player during the 1920s. In 1924 Gemmell opened a store which sold sports equipment with fellow player Keith McDougall.[4] Gemmell turned professional in 1927. In 1932 he became a gold miner and in 1940 he survived a car crash in which the driver of the car died.[1] He died in 1972 and is interred in Tewantin, Queensland.
Grand Slam finals
Singles (1 title)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1921 | Australasian Championships | Grass |  Alf Hedeman | 7–5, 6–1, 6–4 |
Doubles (1 title)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1921 | Australasian Championships | Grass | Stanley Eaton | N. Brearley Edward Stokes | 7–5, 6–3, 6–3 |