Wilberforce Eaves
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Bronze | 1908 London | Singles |
Wilberforce Vaughan Eaves (December 10, 1867 in Melbourne - February 2, 1920 in London) was a male tennis player from the United Kingdom. At the 1908 London Olympics he won a bronze medal in the men's singles tournament. He was also the first non-American to reach the final in the US National Singles Championships in 1897.
[edit] Grand Slam singles finals
[edit] Runner-ups (2)
Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
1895 | Wimbledon Championships | Wilfred Baddeley | 4–6, 2–6, 8–6, 6–2, 6–3 |
1897 | U.S. Championships | Robert Wrenn | 4–6, 8–6, 6–3, 2–6, 6–2 |