Tim Chisholm (born October 31, 1969) is a semi-retired
American real tennis player. He is Racquets Director at The
Tuxedo Club
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in
Tuxedo Park, New York
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.
Career
A former
lawn tennis
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player,
Chisholm switched to the original game of tennis around the year 2000. He became the head professional at the
Racquet and Tennis Club
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History
The Racquet Court Club opened in 1876 at 55 We ...
in New York City.
In 2001, he won the first World Doubles Championship, partnered by
Julian Snow. Although technically not a
Grand Slam
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, at one point in 2003 Chisholm held all four major open titles at the same time.
Chisholm challenged former World Champion
Robert Fahey
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three times for the singles title. The 2002 challenge was the closest, going the full 13 sets. In 2004, Chisholm lost the challenge 7–1 sets. He then retired as head professional at the Racquet Club and took an office job in
Boston, Massachusetts, only playing in American tournaments. In January 2006, he decided to attempt the World Challenge again, and although he won his preliminary matches handily, he fell to Fahey 7–0 in the championship.
On June 7, 2015, Chisholm and doubles partner
Camden Riviere
Camden Riviere (born 1987) is an American left-handed real tennis player and current world champion. He became 2016 Real Tennis World Championship, world champion on May 21, 2016, defeating long-time holder Robert Fahey 7 sets to 2 at Riviere's ho ...
defeated World Doubles champions, Australians
Robert Fahey
The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honou ...
and
Steve Virgona.
Personal life
Chisholm is married to Darcey and they have three children.
Singles titles
* ''Australian Open:'' 2003
* ''British Open:'' 2002
* ''French Open:'' 2003
* ''U.S. Open:'' 2003, 2004
* ''Schochet Cup'' (formerly U.S. Professional): 2002
International Real Tennis Professionals Association: Tim Chisholm profile
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See also
* List of real tennis world champions
References
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1969 births
Living people
American real tennis players