Percy Knapp
Wallace Percy Knapp (July 8, 1863 – August 29, 1917) was an American tennis player active in the late 19th century.
| Full name | Wallace Percy Knapp |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  |
| Born | 7 August 1863 South Norwalk, Connecticut, United States |
| Died | August 29, 1917 (aged 54).[1][2] New York City, New York, United States |
| Turned pro | 1884 (amateur tour) |
| Retired | 1903 |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| US Open | F (1885, 1890) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| US Open | QF (1884) |
Knapp reached the All-Comers final of the U.S. National Championships in 1885 (beating Howard Taylor and Joseph Clark before losing to Godfrey Brinley)[3] and 1890 (beating Clarence Hobart before losing to Oliver Campbell).[3] Knapp also reached the semifinals in 1884 and 1889.
Grand Slam finals
All-Comers singles (2 runner-ups)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1885 | U.S. Championships | Grass | | 3–6, 3–6, 6–3, 4–6 |
| Loss | 1890 | U.S. Championships | Grass | | 6–8, 6–0, 2–6, 3–6 |
References
- "Wallace Percy Knapp". www.tennisarchives.com.
- "Wallace Percy Knapp (1863 - 1917)". www.findagrave.com.
- Talbert, Bill (1967). Tennis Observed. Boston: Barre Publishers. pp. 63, 66. OCLC 172306.
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