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Vincent Richards

US tennis player (1903-1959) · United States · On the map · Tennis Players · Died at 56

Vincent Richards was an American tennis player. He was active in the early decades of the 20th century, particularly known as being a superlative volleyer.

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United States Davis Cup team1922-1926
Fordham Rams men's tennis

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International Tennis Hall of Fame1959

About this person

He was ranked World No. 2 as an amateur in 1924 by A. Wallis Myers, and was ranked joint World No. 1 pro by Ray Bowers in 1927 and World No. 1 pro by Bowers in 1930.

Country
United States
Category
Tennis Players
Type
Tennis Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1903 to 1959 · aged 56