Ernie Parker
Ernie Parker| Full name |
Ernest Frederick Parker |
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| Country |
 Australia |
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| Born |
5 November 1883
Perth, Australia |
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| Died |
2 May 1918(1918-05-02) (aged 34)
Caëstre, France |
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| Turned pro |
1903 (amateur tour) |
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| Retired |
1918 (due to death) |
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| Plays |
Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
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| Singles |
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| Grand Slam Singles results |
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| Australian Open |
W (1913) |
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| Doubles |
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| Grand Slam Doubles results |
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| Australian Open |
W (1909, 1913) |
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Last updated on: 19 December 2012. |
Ernest Frederick "Ernie" Parker (5 November 1883 in Perth, Australia – 2 May 1918 in France during World War I) was an Australian male tennis player and cricketer.
Parker is best remembered for winning the 1913 Australasian Championships men's singles title. He also reached the final in 1909 and won the 1909 (partnering J. Keane) and 1913 (partnering Alf Hedeman) doubles titles.[1]
Grand Slam singles finals
Wins (1)
| Year |
Championship |
Opponent in Final |
Score in Final |
| 1913 | Australian Championships |  Harry Parker | 2–6, 6–1, 6–2, 6–3 |
Finalist (1)
| Year |
Championship |
Opponent in Final |
Score in Final |
| 1909 | Australian Championships | Tony Wilding | 1–6, 5–7, 2–6 |
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