Sam Neel
American tennis player (1875–1947)
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Samuel Ritchie Neel (1875-1947) was an American male tennis player who was active in the late 19th century.
FullnameSamuel Ritchie Neel
Country(sports)
United States
United StatesBornDecember 26, 1875
Montana, U.S.
DiedMay 9, 1947 (aged 71)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Full name | Samuel Ritchie Neel |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | United States |
| Born | December 26, 1875 Montana, U.S. |
| Died | May 9, 1947 (aged 71) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | W (1896) |
In 1896, Neel won the men's doubles title at the U.S. National Championships with his brother Carr Neel, defeating defending champions Robert Wrenn and Malcolm Chace.[1] The pair also reached the final in 1894. In singles, Neel reached the semifinals of the Western States Championships in 1899.
Grand Slam finals
Doubles (1 titles, 1 runner-up)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1894 | U.S. Championships | Grass |  Carr Neel |
Clarence Hobart Fred Hovey |
3–6, 6–8, 1–6 |
| Win | 1896 | U.S. Championships | Grass |  Carr Neel |
Malcolm Chance Robert Wrenn | 6–3, 1–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–1 |