Oliver Campbell

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Oliver Edward Michael Campbell (February 25, 1871, Brooklyn, New York - July 11, 1953, Campelton, Canada ) was an American male tennis player.

For over a century Campbell had the honour of being the youngest male player to win the U.S. singles title. He did it as a 19-year-old student in 1890. That record went to fellow American Pete Sampras, a younger 19, when he won the title in 1990.

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[edit] Grand Slam record

[edit] U.S. Championships

  • Singles champion: 1890, 1891, 1892
  • Doubles champion: 1888, 1891, 1892
    • Doubles finalist: 1889, 1893

[edit] Grand Slam singles finals

[edit] Wins (3)

Year Championship Opponent in Final Score in Final
1890 U.S. Championships Henry Slocum 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1
1891 U.S. Championships (2) Clarence Hobart 2-6, 7-5, 7-9, 6-1, 6-2
1892 U.S. Championships (3) Fred Hovey 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, 7-5
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