Clarence Griffin
Clarence James "Peck" Griffin (January 19, 1888 – March 28, 1973) was an American tennis player. His best major performance in singles was reaching the semi-finals of the 1916 U.S. National Championships (where he beat Wallace F. Johnson before losing to R. Norris Williams). He also reached the quarter-finals in 1914, 1915, 1917 and 1920.
| Full name | Clarence James Griffin |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | United States |
| Born | January 19, 1888 San Francisco, California, United States |
| Died | March 28, 1973 (aged 85) |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Turned pro | 1906 (amateur tour) |
| Retired | 1931 |
| Plays | Right-handed (1-handed backhand) |
| Int. Tennis HoF | 1970 (member page) |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 6 (1916 U.S. ranking) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1919) |
| US Open | SF (1916) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | W (1915, 1916, 1920) |
| Last updated on: December 12, 2012. | |
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