Wilberforce Eaves
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| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Tennis | ||
| Bronze | 1908 London | Singles |
Wilberforce Vaughan Eaves (10 December 1867 in Melbourne - 2 February 1920 in London) was a male tennis player from the United Kingdom. At the 1908 London Olympics he won a bronze medal in the men's singles tournament. He was also the first non-American to reach the final in the US National Singles Championships in 1897.
[edit] Grand Slam singles finals
[edit] Runner-ups (2)
| Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
| 1895 | Wimbledon Championships |  Wilfred Baddeley |
4–6, 2–6, 8–6, 6–2, 6–3 |
| 1897 | U.S. Championships |  Robert Wrenn |
4–6, 8–6, 6–3, 2–6, 6–2 |
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