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Henri Cochet
Henri Jean Cochet (; 14 December 1901 – 1 April 1987) was a French tennis player. He was a world No. 1 ranked player, and a member of the famous " Four Musketeers" from France who dominated tennis in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Born in Villeurbanne, Rhône, Cochet won a total 22 Majors including seven Grand Slam singles, five doubles and three mixed doubles. In addition he won three singles, two doubles and one mixed doubles ILTF majors. He also won one professional Major in singles. During his major career he won singles and doubles titles on three different surfaces: clay, grass and wood. He was ranked as world No. 1 player for four consecutive years, 1928 through 1931 by A. Wallis Myers. Cochet turned professional in 1933, but after a less than stellar pro career he was reinstated as an amateur after the end of World War II in 1945. The Four Musketeers were inducted simultaneously into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island in 1976. Cochet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Villeurbanne
Villeurbanne (; frp, Velorbana) is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. It is situated northeast of Lyon, with which it forms the heart of the second-largest metropolitan area in France after that of Paris. Villeurbanne is the second-largest city in the metropolitan area of Lyon and the 20th most populated in France. In 2013, Villeurbanne was elected the city with the best administration of France, which attracts more and more people. History The current location of downtown Villeurbanne is known to have been inhabited as far back as 6000 BC. Its current name comes from a Gallo-Roman farming area, established at about the same time as Lyon (then ''Lugdunum'') and known as the ''Villa Urbana'' ("town house"). It would then become ''Urbanum'', then ''Villa Urbane'' and, ultimately, ''Villeurbanne''. Villeurbanne has belonged to the kingdom of France since 1349. It was then separated from La Guillotière (A former city lately incor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1926 Wimbledon Championships – Men's Doubles
Jean Borotra and René Lacoste were the defending champions, but decided not to play together. Lacoste partnered with Paul Féret but withdrew before the start of the competition. Borotra played with Leonce Aslangul, but lost to Jacques Brugnon and Henri Cochet in the quarterfinals. Brugnon and Cochet defeated Howard Kinsey and Vincent Richards in the final, 7–5, 4–6, 6–3, 6–2 to win the gentlemen's doubles tennis title at the 1926 Wimbledon Championship.100 Years of Wimbledon by Lance Tingay, Guinness Superlatives Ltd. 1977 The Duke of York, the future King George VI, remains the only member of the British royal family to ever compete at Wimbledon after competing in the men's doubles tournament. Partnering with his mentor and advisor Louis Greig, the pair were eliminated in the first round by former champions Herbert Roper Barrett Herbert Roper Barrett, KC (24 November 1873 – 27 July 1943) was a tennis player from Great Britain. Biography Barrett was born on 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tennis At The Summer Olympics
Tennis was part of the Summer Olympic Games program from the inaugural 1896 Summer Olympics, but was dropped after the 1924 Summer Olympics due to disputes between the International Lawn Tennis Federation and the International Olympic Committee over how to define amateur players. After two appearances as a demonstration sport in 1968 and 1984 (with a U-21 age limit), it returned as a full medal sport at the 1988 Summer Olympics open for all players regardless of their age and status and has been played at every summer Games since then. In 1896, 1900, 1904, 1988, 1992, semifinal losers shared bronze medals. In all other years, a playoff match for the bronze medal was staged. From the 2004 until the 2012 Summer Olympics, results from the Olympics had ranking points that the ATP and WTA added to their players' annual totals in singles for that calendar year. This was discontinued beginning with the 2016 Summer Olympics. While the number of ranking points did not equate with those ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1932 International Lawn Tennis Challenge
The 1932 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 27th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 22 teams would enter the Europe Zone; while 8 would enter the Americas Zone, 5 in North America and 3 in South America. The United States Davis Cup team, United States defeated Brazil Davis Cup team, Brazil in the America Inter-Zonal Final, after Brazil received two walkovers in the South America Zone, and then defeated Germany Davis Cup team, Germany in the Inter-Zonal play-off. France Davis Cup team, France defeated the US in the Challenge Round, giving them their sixth straight title. The final was played at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France on 29–31 July. America Zone North & Central America Zone South America Zone Americas Inter-Zonal Final United States vs. Brazil Europe Zone Draw Final Italy vs. Germany Inter-Zonal Zone United States vs. Germany Challenge Round France vs. United States See also * 1932 Wightman Cup References External linksDavis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1931 International Lawn Tennis Challenge
The 1931 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 26th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. Due to an increase in South American entries, the America Zone was split into the North & Central America Zone and the South America Zone, with the winner of each sub-zone playing to determine who moved to the Inter-Zonal round. 22 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 8 would enter the America Zone. These included first-time entries from Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, although Brazil withdrew without playing a tie, and Paraguay would not play in the Davis Cup again until 1982. This year also marked the first time that ties were played in South America. The United States defeated Argentina in the America Inter-Zonal Final, but would then lose to Great Britain in the Inter-Zonal play-off. France defeated Great Britain in the Challenge Round, giving France their fifth straight title. The final was played at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France on 24–26 July. America Zone ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1930 International Lawn Tennis Challenge
The 1930 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 25th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. For the silver anniversary, 24 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while 4 would enter the America Zone. The United States defeated Italy in the Inter-Zonal play-off, but would lose to France in the Challenge Round, giving France their fourth straight title, in the sixth straight Challenge Round matchup between these teams. The final was played at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France on 25–27 July. America Zone Draw Final United States vs. Mexico Europe Zone Draw Final Italy vs. Japan Inter-Zonal Final United States vs. Italy Challenge Round France vs. United States See also * 1930 Wightman Cup References External linksDavis Cup official website {{1930 in tennis Davis Cups by year International Lawn Tennis Challenge International Lawn Tennis Challenge International Lawn Tennis Challenge International Lawn Tennis Challenge The Davis Cup is the prem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1929 International Lawn Tennis Challenge
The 1929 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 24th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 24 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while five would enter the America Zone. Egypt and Monaco participated for the first time. The United States defeated Germany in the Inter-Zonal play-off, but would lose to France in the challenge round, giving France their third straight title. The final was played at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France on 26–28 July. America Zone Draw Final United States vs. Cuba Europe Zone Draw Final Germany vs. Great Britain Inter-zonal final Germany vs. United States Challenge round France vs. United States See also * 1929 Wightman Cup References External linksDavis Cup official website {{1929 in tennis Davis Cups by year International Lawn Tennis Challenge International Lawn Tennis Challenge International Lawn Tennis Challenge International Lawn Tennis Challenge The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1928 International Lawn Tennis Challenge
The 1928 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 23rd edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 27 teams would enter the Europe Zone, while six would enter the America Zone. Chile, Finland, and Norway made their first appearances in the competition. The United States defeated Italy in the Inter-Zonal play-off, but would lose to France in the Challenge Round, giving France their second straight title. The final was played at the new Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France on 27–29 July. America Zone Draw Final United States vs. Japan Europe Zone Draw Final Italy vs. Czechoslovakia Inter-Zonal Final United States vs. Italy Challenge Round France vs. United States See also * 1928 Wightman Cup References External linksDavis Cup official website {{1928 in tennis Davis Cups by year International Lawn Tennis Challenge International Lawn Tennis Challenge International Lawn Tennis Challenge International Lawn Tennis Challenge The Davis Cup is the premi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1927 International Lawn Tennis Challenge
The 1927 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the 22nd edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. 21 teams entered the Europe Zone, while 4 entered the America Zone. Yugoslavia and Greece competed for the first time, while Germany returned to the competition for the first time since 1914. France defeated Japan in the Inter-Zonal play-off. The French defeated the United States, capturing their first championship, and ending the USA's 6-year run. The final was played at the Germantown Cricket Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States on 8–10 September. America Zone Draw Final Canada vs. Japan Europe Zone Draw Final Denmark vs. France Inter-Zonal Final France vs. Japan Challenge Round United States vs. France See also * 1927 Wightman Cup References External linksDavis Cup official website {{1927 in tennis Davis Cups by year International Lawn Tennis Challenge International Lawn Tennis Challenge International Lawn Tennis Challenge Internationa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1932 Wimbledon Championships – Mixed Doubles
George Lott and Anna Harper were the defending champions, but Lott did not compete. Harper partnered with Ian Collins, but lost in the fourth round to Jacques Brugnon and Simonne Mathieu. Enrique Maier and Elizabeth Ryan defeated Harry Hopman and Josane Sigart in the final, 7–5, 6–2 to win the mixed doubles tennis title at the 1932 Wimbledon Championships.100 Years of Wimbledon by Lance Tingay, Guinness Superlatives Ltd. 1977 Seeds Ellsworth Vines / Helen Moody ''(quarterfinals)'' Henri Cochet / Eileen Fearnley-Whittingstall ''(semifinals)'' Jacques Brugnon / Simonne Mathieu ''(semifinals)'' Enrique Maier / Elizabeth Ryan (champions) Wilmer Allison / Helen Jacobs ''(third round)'' Harry Hopman / Josane Sigart ''(final)'' Pat Spence / Betty Nuthall ''(quarterfinals)'' Gregory Mangin / Sarah Palfrey Sarah Hammond Palfrey Danzig (née Palfrey; September 18, 1912 – February 27, 1996) was an American tennis player whose adult amateur career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1930 Wimbledon Championships – Mixed Doubles
Frank Hunter and Helen Wills were the defending champions, but did not participate. Jack Crawford and Elizabeth Ryan defeated Daniel Prenn and Hilde Krahwinkel in the final, 6–1, 6–3 to win the mixed doubles tennis title at the 1930 Wimbledon Championships.100 Years of Wimbledon by Lance Tingay, Guinness Superlatives Ltd. 1977 Seeds Bill Tilden / Cilly Aussem ''(quarterfinals)'' Jack Crawford / Elizabeth Ryan (champions) Henri Cochet / Eileen Fearnley-Whittingstall ''(semifinals)'' Jean Borotra Jean Laurent Robert Borotra (, ; 13 August 1898 – 17 July 1994) was a French tennis champion. He was one of the "The Four Musketeers (tennis), Four Musketeers" from his country who dominated tennis in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Borotra wa ... / Lilí de Álvarez ''(withdrew)'' Draw Finals Top half Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Bottom half Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 References External links * {{DEFAULTS ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1929 Wimbledon Championships
The 1929 Wimbledon Championships took place on the outdoor grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. The tournament was held from Monday 24 June until Saturday 6 July 1929. It was the 49th staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the third Grand Slam tennis event of 1929. Champions Men's singles Henri Cochet defeated Jean Borotra, 6–4, 6–3, 6–4 Women's singles Helen Wills defeated Helen Jacobs, 6–1, 6–2 Men's doubles Wilmer Allison / John Van Ryn defeated Ian Collins / Colin Gregory, 6–4, 5–7, 6–3, 10–12, 6–4 Women's doubles Peggy Michell / Phoebe Watson defeated Phyllis Covell / Dorothy Shepherd-Barron 6–4, 8–6 Mixed doubles Frank Hunter / Helen Wills defeated Ian Collins / Joan Fry, 6–1, 6–4 References External links Official Wimbledon Championships website {{1929 in tennis Wimbledon Championships Wimbledon Championships Wimbledon Championships ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
