Frank Fisher (politician)
Francis Marion Bates Fisher (22 December 1877 – 24 July 1960) was a New Zealand Member of Parliament from Wellington. He was known as Rainbow Fisher for his frequent changes of political allegiance. He was a veteran of the Boer War and an internationally successful tennis player becoming the champion, along with his mixed doubles partner, Irene Peacock, of the World Covered Court Championships in 1920.
| Full name | Francis Marion Bates Fisher |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | New Zealand |
| Born | 22 December 1877 Wellington, New Zealand |
| Died | 24 July 1960 (aged 82) |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | F (1906) |
| French Open | 2R (1927) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1919, 1920, 1922, 1923) |
| Other tournaments | |
| WCCC | 3R - Singles (1920) F - Doubles (1920) |
| Doubles | |
| Career titles | Champion - WCCC Mixed Doubles (1920) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1912) |
| Wimbledon | SF (1919) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | QF (1921) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | 2REu (1924) |
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