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Bill Tilden

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American tennis player (1893-1953)

United StatesTennis PlayersLived 1893 to 1953 · aged 60
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William Tatem Tilden II, nicknamed "Big Bill", was an American tennis player. He was the world No. 1 amateur for six consecutive years, from 1920 to 1925, and was ranked as the world No. 1 professional by Ray Bowers in 1931 and 1932 and Ellsworth Vines in 1933.

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Tilden (left) with James Anderson at the 1922 International Lawn Tennis ChallengeTilden (left) with James Anderson at the 1922 International Lawn Tennis ChallengeSuzanne Lenglen (1899-1938) and Bill Tilden (1893-1953)Suzanne Lenglen (1899-1938) and Bill Tilden (1893-1953)Bill Tilden in 1919Bill Tilden in 1919Bill Tilden at the 1921 World Hard Court Championships in ParisBill Tilden at the 1921 World Hard Court Championships in ParisTilden in the 1920sTilden in the 1920s

Teams 1

United States Davis Cup team1920-1930

Awards 1

1959International Tennis Hall of Fame

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Connected to Bill 6

Stan SmithAlso played for United States Davis Cup teamMaliVai WashingtonAlso played for United States Davis Cup teamMichael ChangAlso played for United States Davis Cup teamBrandon NakashimaAlso played for United States Davis Cup teamTommy PaulAlso played for United States Davis Cup teamBobby RiggsAlso played for United States Davis Cup team

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William Tatem Tilden II, nicknamed "Big Bill", was an American tennis player. He was the world No. 1 amateur for six consecutive years, from 1920 to 1925, and was ranked as the world No. 1 professional by Ray Bowers in 1931 and 1932 and Ellsworth Vines in 1933. Tilden won 14 Major singles titles, including 10 Grand Slam events, one World Hard Court Championships and three professional majors. He was the first American man to win Wimbledon, first claiming the title in 1920. He also won a joint-record seven U.S. Championships titles.

Country
United States
Category
Tennis Players
Type
Tennis Player
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1893 to 1953 · aged 60
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