Charles Russell Harris (April 2, 1914 – September 10, 1993) was an American

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player in the 1930s. Harris reached the singles final at the Cincinnati Masters in 1936 before falling to future Hall of Famer

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, 6–1, 6–3, 6–1. Harris won the French Open Men's Doubles Grand Slam Title in 1939. His partner was Don McNeill. Harris had 5 children - Charles Harris, Robert Harris,

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, Betty Harris, Mary Harris. His son

, was also a tennis player.

Grand Slam finals

Doubles (1 title)

References

Charles Harris' obituary
*Charles Harris' grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/170748723/charles-russell-harris American male tennis players French Championships (tennis) champions 1914 births 1993 deaths Grand Slam (tennis) champions in men's doubles {{US-tennisbio-stub