Keith Gledhill
| Country (sports) |
 United States |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 16, 1911 Santa Barbara, California |
| Died | June 2, 1999 (aged 90) |
| Turned pro | 1934 (amateur tour from 1930) |
| Retired | 1942 |
| Plays | Right-handed (1-handed backhand) |
| College | Stanford University |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | F (1933) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1933) |
| US Open | 4R (1931, 1932, 1933) |
| Professional majors | |
| US Pro | SF (1941) |
| French Pro | QF (1934) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | W (1933) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1933) |
| US Open | W (1932) |
Keith Gledhill (February 16, 1911 – June 2, 1999) was an American tennis player of the 1930s.
Playing career
In 1929 Gledhill won the national junior singles and, partnering Ellsworth Vines, doubles title.[1] He attended Stanford University and in 1931, became the second Stanford player to win the NCAA Men's Singles Championship. In 1932, Gledhill and partner Joe Coughlin won the NCAA Doubles Championship.[2]
In Grand Slam events, Glenhill and partner Ellsworth Vines won the doubles championship at the U.S. Championships in 1932.[3] Six months later, Gledhill and Vines won the 1933 Australian Championships doubles title.[4] In that tournament, Gledhill also recorded his highest Grand Slam singles finish, losing in the final to Jack Crawford.[5]
In 1930 and 1933 Gledhill reached the final in the singles event of the Pacific Coast Championships on Los Angeles, but lost both finals to George Lott and Lester Stoefen respectively.
Gledhill turned professional in early 1934 and joined a tour with Bill Tilden and Vines.[6]
Grand Slam finals
Singles (1 runner-up)
| Outcome | Year | Championship | Opponent in final | Score in final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1933 | Australian Championships |  Jack Crawford | 6–2, 5–7, 3–6, 2–6 |
Doubles (2 titles)
| Outcome | Year | Championship | Partner | Opponents in final | Score in final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1932 | U.S. Championships | Ellsworth Vines | Wilmer Allison John Van Ryn | 10-8, 6–4, 4–6, 7–5 |
| Winner | 1933 | Australian Championships | Ellsworth Vines | Jack Crawford Edgar Moon | 6–4, 6–3, 6–2 |
References
- ↑ Lowe's Lawn Tennis Annual. London: Eyre & Spottiswoode. 1935. p. 203.
- ↑ "Men's Tennis: Past Champions". NCAA. Archived from the original on October 21, 2007. Retrieved November 12, 2007.
- ↑ "Men's Doubles Championships". USOpen.org. Retrieved November 12, 2007.
- ↑ "National Singles to Crawford. Third Successive Win.". Advocate (Burnie, Tas. : 1890 - 1954). National Library of Australia. 31 January 1933. p. 5.
- ↑ "Tennis Championships.". The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954). National Library of Australia. 31 January 1933. p. 7.
- ↑ "Tennis Pros to Tour". The Spokesman-Review. AP. March 21, 1934. p. 11.