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Eric Sturgess

South African tennis player (1920-2004) · South Africa · On the map · Tennis Players · Died at 83

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 team1947-1951

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Country
South Africa
Category
Tennis Players
Type
Tennis Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 2004 · aged 83