Charles Harris
American tennis player

Charles Harris

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American tennis player
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2 April 1914
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10 September 1993
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Charles Russell Harris (April 2, 1914 – September 10, 1993) was an American tennis player in the 1930s.

Harris reached the singles final at the Cincinnati Masters in 1936 before falling to future Hall of Famer Bobby Riggs, 6–1, 6–3, 6–1.

Harris won the French Open Men's Doubles Grand Slam Title in 1939. His partner was Don McNeill.

Harris had 5 children - Charles Harris, Robert Harris, William Harris, Betty Harris, Mary Harris.

His son William Harris, was also a tennis player.

Grand Slam finals

Doubles (1 title)

Outcome Year Tournament Partner Opponents Result
Winner 1939 French Championships Don McNeill Jean Borotra
Jacques Brugnon
4–6, 6–4, 6–0, 2–6. 10–8

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