Wilberforce Eaves

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Olympic medal record
Men's Tennis
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
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