Cyril Kemp (tennis)
Cyril Aubrey Kemp (12 June 1915 — 25 December 2010) was an Irish tennis player active in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He was also a national representative in the sports of squash and table tennis.[1]
| Full name | Cyril Aubrey Kemp |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  Ireland |
| Born | 12 June 1915 |
| Died | 25 December 2010 (aged 95) |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1948) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1949) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1946) |
The son of an all-round sportsman, Kemp had his best period on the tennis tour in the late 1940s, debuting for the Ireland Davis Cup team in 1946.[2] He was singles runner-up at the Irish championships in 1946 and 1947. His run at the 1947 Irish championships included an upset semi-final win over Tom Brown, who was fresh off making a Wimbledon final.[3] In 1948 he won through to the third round at Wimbledon, before losing to the top seeded Frank Parker.[4]
References
- "Third International Honour". Somerset County Herald. 4 March 1939.
- "Old Yeovilian Honoured". Western Gazette. 21 February 1947.
- "Irishman Beats U.S. Tennis Star". Aberdeen Press and Journal. 12 July 1947.
- "Frankie Wins". The Advocate-Messenger. 24 June 1948.
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