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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