Tim Fitchett
Australian tennis player (1896–1985)
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Thomas King Fitchett (1896 – 1985) was an Australian tennis player.
FullnameThomas King Fitchett
Country(sports)
Australia
AustraliaBorn1896
Kew, Victoria, Australia
Died9 September 1985 (aged 85)
Kew, Victoria, Australia
| Full name | Thomas King Fitchett |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | Australia |
| Born | 1896 Kew, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 9 September 1985 (aged 85) Kew, Victoria, Australia |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | F (1930) |
Fitchett was born in Melbourne and attended Trinity Grammar School.[1]
Active from the 1910s to 1930s, Fitchett was a regular interstate representative for Victoria throughout his career. He made the men's doubles final of the 1930 Australian Championships, partnering John Hawkes.[2]
Fitchett was the father of Hawthorn footballer and state cricketer Michael Fitchett.[3]
Grand Slam finals
Men's doubles (1 runner-up)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1930 | Australian Championships | Grass | John Hawkes | Jack Crawford Harry Hopman | 6–8, 1–6, 6–2, 3–6 |