Ian McInnes (tennis)
Ian McInnes (1901–1977) was an Australian tennis player. He was also a medical doctor. At the 1923 U.S. Championships, McInnes lost in the second round to Manuel Alonso Areizaga. At the 1924 Australasian championships, McInnes caused a huge upset by beating two-time Wimbledon champion Gerald Patterson. Patterson twisted his ankle in the first set and, because of this, his game was affected and he played mainly from the baseline. McInnes lost in the quarter-finals to Richard Schlesinger. McInnes lost in the second round of the 1927 Australian championships to Rice Gemmell In 1967 McInnes attended Gerald Patterson's funeral.
| Full name | Ian Donald McInnes |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | Australia |
| Born | 18 February 1901 Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 19 June 1977 (aged 76) Ocean Grove, Victoria, Australia |
| Turned pro | 1920 (amateur tour) |
| Retired | 1939 |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1924) |
| US Open | 2R (1923) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | F (1927) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1924) |
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