HOF
Holcombe Ward
USA
Born: Nov 23, 1878, New York City, New York, USA
Died: Jan 23, 1967 (aged 88)
Plays: Right-handed
Grand Slam Singles
1
Title
US 1
33
Matches
23
Wins
69.7%
Win Rate
ATP Ranking
-
Peak
-
Current
0
Weeks #1
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Biography
Holcombe Ward was one of the most notable performers and reformers in the United States at the turn of the twentieth century. He played on four U.S. Davis Cup Challenge Round teams, including the first American squad in 1900, and captured his national championship in 1904.
In 1905 Ward won the London Grass Court Championships (now known as Queen's Club Championships). A six-time U.S. Doubles Champion, he retired undefeated in that tournament.
Ward was a member of the USA Davis Cup Team in 1900, 1902, 1905 and 1906.
After he left the game, he turned his full attention to the administrative side of the game, serving as President of the USLTA (U.S. Lawn Tennis Association) from 1937-47.
Holcombe was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1956.
In 1905 Ward won the London Grass Court Championships (now known as Queen's Club Championships). A six-time U.S. Doubles Champion, he retired undefeated in that tournament.
Ward was a member of the USA Davis Cup Team in 1900, 1902, 1905 and 1906.
After he left the game, he turned his full attention to the administrative side of the game, serving as President of the USLTA (U.S. Lawn Tennis Association) from 1937-47.
Holcombe was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1956.
Grand Slam Tracker
| AO | RG | W | US | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | |||||
| Age at 1st GS | PRO | ||||
| Age at Last GS | PRO | ||||
| Appearances | - | - | 1 | 11 | 12 |
| Match Stats | |||||
| Matches | - | - | 1 | 32 | 33 |
| As Seeded | PRO | ||||
| Highest Seed | PRO | ||||
| Win/Loss | - | - | 0-1 | 23-9 | 23-10 |
| Sets Played | - | - | 3 | 99 | 102 |
| Results | |||||
| Finals | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Titles | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Runner-Up | - | - | - | - | - |
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| Super TB | PRO | ||||
| Retirements | PRO | ||||
| Walkovers | PRO | ||||
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| Wins over #1 Seed | PRO | ||||
| vs L/R Hand | PRO | ||||