Frank Parker (tennis)
Frank Andrew Parker (born Franciszek Andrzej Pajkowski, January 31, 1916 – July 24, 1997) was an amateur & later professional American male tennis player of Polish immigrant parents who was active in the 1930s and 1940s. He won four Grand Slam singles titles as well as three doubles titles.
Parker, circa 1944 | |
| Full name | Frank Andrew Parker |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | United States |
| Born | January 31, 1916 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | July 24, 1997 (aged 81) San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Turned pro | October 1949 (amateur from 1930) |
| Retired | 1971 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Int. Tennis HoF | 1966 (member page) |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 770–231 (76.9%) |
| Career titles | 74 |
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (1948, John Olliff) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | W (1948, 1949) |
| Wimbledon | SF (1937) |
| US Open | W (1944, 1945) |
| Professional majors | |
| US Pro | QF (1950, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | W (1949) |
| Wimbledon | W (1949) |
| US Open | W (1943) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | W (1937, 1948) |
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