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Eric Sturgess

South African tennis player (1920–2004)

  • Fame51.0
  • Momentum10.9
  • Wikipedia1.2K
Lived 1920–2004, aged 84South Africa
South AfricaSouth AfricaTennis PlayersTennis Player
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  • Era
    1920–2004
    Aged 84
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Updated 2026-07-17

Eric William Sturgess was a South African male tennis player and winner of six Grand Slam doubles titles. He also reached the singles final of a Grand Slam tournament three times but never won. Sturgess was ranked World No. 6 by John Olliff of The Daily Telegraph in both 1948 and 1949.

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  • South Africa Davis Cup team
    1947–1951
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Momentum10.9
Historical15.3
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Source confidence60.0
Completeness55.0
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