George Lyttleton Rogers
George Lyttleton Rogers (10 July 1906 – 19 November 1962) was an Irish tennis player, promoter and coach. He won the Irish Championships title three times, (1926, 1936–1937). He was the Canadian and Argentine champion as well. He was a three times runner-up for the Monte Carlo Cup. In 1931 he was the eleventh on the French rankings.
| Country (sports) | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 July 1906 Athy, Ireland |
| Died | 19 November 1962 (aged 56) Los Angeles, United States |
| Height | 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) |
| Turned pro | 1926 (amateur tour) 1945 (pro tour) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 537-224 (70.5%) |
| Career titles | 39 |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | QF (1930, 1932) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1933) |
| US Open | 4R (1930) |
| Professional majors | |
| US Pro | 3R (1945) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (1947) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | 2R (1930) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1935) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | SFEu (1936) |
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