Henry Billington
Henry Billington (12 November 1908 – 29 November 1980) was a British amateur tennis player, and the maternal grandfather of Tim Henman. Billington competed at Wimbledon between 1948 and 1951, and also participated in the Davis Cup on three occasions.
| Country (sports) | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 November 1908 Roundway, Wiltshire, England |
| Died | 29 November 1980 (aged 72) Newbury, Berkshire, England |
| Turned pro | 1934 (amateur tour) |
| Retired | 1956 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | QF (1939) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1948, 1950, 1951) |
His other career singles highlights include winning the Angmering-on-Sea Open two times (1937-38).
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