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| Full name | Alfred H. Chapin Jr. |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | July 13, 1901 |
| Died | January 1961 (aged 59) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | 4R (1924) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | F (1926) |
Alfred H. Chapin Jr. (July 13, 1901 – January 1961) was an American tennis player.[1]
Chapin grew up in Springfield, Massachusetts and was a graduate of Williams College. He reached the singles fourth round of the 1924 U.S. National Championships and made his best national ranking of 7th in 1926. His tournament finals included a straight sets win over Bill Tilden at the 1926 Connecticut Championships. He teamed up with Tilden to make the doubles final of the 1926 U.S. National Championships.[2]
Outside of tennis, Chapin was a banker and served as director of the Western Massachusetts Bank, before relocating to California and working in floor coverings. He was married to tennis player Charlotte Hosmer.[3]
Chapin is a member of the New England Tennis Hall of Fame.[4]
Grand Slam finals
[edit]Doubles (1 runner-up)
[edit]| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1926 | U.S. Championships | Grass | Bill Tilden | Vincent Richards R. Norris Williams | 4–6, 8–6, 9–11, 3–6 |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Alfred Chapin Jr. Dies; Ex-Ranking Tennis Player Was Protege of Tilden". The New York Times. January 6, 1961.
- ↑ "Tilden And Chapin Tally To Win Match". Boston Globe. September 3, 1926.
- ↑ "A. H. Chapin Jr., Once U.S. No.7 At Tennis, Dies". The North Adams Transcript. January 6, 1961.
- ↑ Brown, Garry (March 9, 2016). "New England Tennis Hall of Fame will enshrine Springfield's John Mayotte". MassLive.