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Charles Russell "Charly" Harris (April 2, 1914 – September 10, 1993) was an American tennis player in the 1930s.
| Full?name | Charles Russell Harris |
|---|---|
| Country?(sports) |  ?United States |
| Born | April 2, 1914 |
| Died | September 10, 1993 (aged?79) |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French?Open | 3R (1937) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1937) |
| US Open | 4R (1937) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French?Open | W (1939) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1937) |
Harris reached the singles final at the Tri-State Tennis Tournament, now known as the Cincinnati Masters, in 1936 before losing to future Hall of Famer Bobby Riggs in straight sets.
Harris won the doubles title at the French Championships in 1939 with his partner was Don McNeill.[1]
Harris had five children - Charles Harris, Robert Harris, William Harris, Betty Harris, Mary Harris. His son William Harris, was also a tennis player.
Grand Slam finals
editDoubles (1 title)
edit| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1939 | French Championships | Clay |  ? Don McNeill |
 ? Jean Borotra ? Jacques Brugnon |
4–6, 6–4, 6–0, 2–6. 10–8 |
References
edit- ^ Collins, Bud (2016). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (3rd?ed.). New York: New Chapter Press. pp.?66, 427. ISBN?978-1-937559-38-0.
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