Sam Neel

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Sam Neel
Samuel R Neel.jpg
Full name Samuel R. Neel
Country  United States
Doubles
Grand Slam Doubles results
US Open W (1896)

Samuel Neel was an American male tennis player who was active in the late 19th century.

In 1896 Sam Neel won the men's doubles title at the U.S. National Championships. Together with his brother Carr Neel they were victorious over defending champions Robert Wrenn and Malcolm Chace.[1]

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Grand Slam doubles finals [edit]

Titles (1) [edit]

Year Championship Partner Opponents Score
1896 U.S. Championships United States Carr Neel United States Malcolm Chance
United States Robert Wrenn
6–3, 1–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–1

Runner-ups (1) [edit]

Year Championship Partner Opponents Score
1894 U.S. Championships United States Carr Neel United States Clarence Hobart
United States Fred Hovey
3–6, 6–8, 1–6

References [edit]

  1. ^ Collins, Bud (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed. ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. p. 476. ISBN 978-0942257700. 

External links [edit]