Vincent Richards

American tennis player (1903–1959) Vincent RichardsRichards at the 1922 Davis CupCountry (sports) United StatesBorn(1903-03-20)March 20, 1903Yonkers, New York, U.S.DiedSeptember 28, 1959(1959-09-28) (aged 56)New York City, U.S.Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)Turned pro1926Retired1951PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)Int. Tennis HoF1961 (member page)SinglesCareer record472-154 (75.4%) Career titles46 Highest rankingNo. 1 (1927, Ray Bowers)Grand Slam singles resultsFrench OpenSF (1926)WimbledonQF (1924)US OpenSF (1922, 1924, 1925, 1926)Other tournamentsProfessional majorsUS ProW (1927, 1928, 1930, 1933)DoublesCareer recordno valueGrand Slam doubles resultsFrench OpenW (1926)WimbledonW (1924) F (1926)US OpenW (1918, 1921, 1922, 1925, 1926) F (1919)Grand Slam mixed doubles resultsUS OpenW (1919, 1924) F (1925) Medal record Olympic Games – Tennis 1924 Paris Singles 1924 Paris Doubles 1924 Paris Mixed doubles Vincent Richards (March 20, 1903 – September 28, 1959) was an American tennis player. He was active in the early decades of the 20th century, particularly known as being a superlative volleyer. He was ranked World No. 2 as an amateur in 1924 by A. Wallis Myers, and was ranked jo