Alfred Chapin (tennis)
| Full name | Alfred H. Chapin Jr. |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | File:Flag of the United States.svg United States |
| Born | July 13, 1901 |
| Died | January 1961 (aged 59) |
| Singles | |
| Career record | {{#property:P564}} |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | 4R (1924) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | {{#property:P555}} |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | F (1926) |
Alfred H. Chapin Jr. (July 13, 1901 – January 1961) was an American tennis player.[1]
Chapin grew up in Springfield, Massachusetts and was a graduate of Williams College. He reached the singles fourth round of the 1924 U.S. National Championships and made his best national ranking of 7th in 1926. His tournament finals included a straight sets win over Bill Tilden at the 1926 Connecticut Championships. He teamed up with Tilden to make the doubles final of the 1926 U.S. National Championships.[2]
Outside of tennis, Chapin was a banker and served as director of the Western Massachusetts Bank, before relocating to California and working in floor coverings. He was married to tennis player Charlotte Hosmer.[3]
Chapin is a member of the New England Tennis Hall of Fame.[4]
Grand Slam finals
[edit | edit source]Doubles (1 runner-up)
[edit | edit source]| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1926 | U.S. Championships | Grass | United States Bill Tilden | United States Vincent Richards United States R. Norris Williams |
4–6, 8–6, 9–11, 3–6 |
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External links
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