Percy Knapp
American tennis player

Percy Knapp

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American tennis player
A.K.A.
William Percy Knapp
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Birth:
8 July 1863(South Norwalk, Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut)
Death:
29 August 1917(New York City, New York, U.S.A.)
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William Percy Knapp (July 8, 1863 – August 29, 1917) was an American tennis player active in the late 19th century.
Knapp reached the All-Comers final of the U.S. National Championships in 1885 and 1890 and the semifinals in 1884 and 1889.

Grand Slam singles finals

All-Comers Finals (2)

Year Championship Opponent in Final Score in Final
1885 U.S. Championships Flag of the United States.svg Godfrey Brinley 3–6, 3–6, 6–3, 4–6
1890 U.S. Championships Flag of the United States.svg Oliver Campbell 6–8, 6–0, 2–6, 3–6