Horace Rice

For the U.S. politician, see Horace Baldwin Rice.

Horace "Horrie" Rice (born 1872 in Sydney – died 1950 in Sydney) was a Australian tennis player.

Rice won the men's singles title at the 1907 Australasian Championships. He was also Runner Up 3 times. He won the men's doubles title at the 1915 Championships, partnering Clarence Todd.

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Grand Slam singles finals

Win

Year Championship Opponent in Final Score in Final
1907 Australasian Championships Harry Parker 6–3, 6–4, 6–4

Mixed Doubles 1923 (Australasian Championships)with Sylvia Lance (AUS) All time World Grand Slam Record for Men. "Horrie" Rice was 52 years of age.[1]

Runner-ups (3)

Year Championship Opponent in Final Score in Final
1910 Australasian Championships Rodney Heath 6–4, 6–3, 6–3
1911 Australasian Championships Norman Brookes 6–2, 6–3, 6–3
1915 Australasian Championships Gordon Lowe 4–6, 6–1, 6–2, 6–4

References

  1. ^ History of Tennis, Bud Collins