Edward Ludlow Hall (March 17, 1872 – 1932) was an American

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player who was active at the end of the 19th century. He was the son of

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. He was active from 1890 to 1930 and won 12 career singles titles.

Career

He played his first tournament in 1887 at the New England Championships. He won his first singles title at the Montclair Open in 1890. In 1892 he reached the men's doubles final at the U.S. National Championships together with his elder brother Valentine Gill Hall III (1867—1934). They lost the final, played at the

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, to

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in four sets. Hall reached the semifinals in the singles and the quarterfinals the year before. Together with his brother he won the National Eastern Doubles Championships in 1892. In July 1892 Eddie defeated his brother Valentine in the final of the Southampton Invitation in New York. In August 1892 Hall won the Nahant Invitation with eight victories and one defeat. Eddie also won the Southern Championships in 1891, 1892, and 1893, the Montclair Open in 1890 and the inaugural Longwood Challenge Bowl in 1891. In 1900 he won his final singles title at the New Jersey State Championships. In addition he was a two time losing finalist at the Kebo Valley Club Open in 1890 and 1892.

Grand Slam finals

Doubles (1 runner-up)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hall, Edward 1872 births 1932 deaths American male tennis players Livingston family Date of death missing Tennis people from New York (state)