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American tennis player
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Male
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Birth:
26 December 1875(Chicago)
Death:
9 May 1947
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Biography
Introduction
Samuel Ritchie Neel was an American male tennis player who was active in the late 19th century.
In 1896, Neel won the men's doubles title at the U.S. National Championships with his brother Carr Neel, defeating defending champions Robert Wrenn and Malcolm Chace. The pair also reached the final in 1894. In singles, Neel reached the semifinals of the Western States Championships in 1899.
Grand Slam finals
Doubles (1 titles, 1 runner-up)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1894 | U.S. Championships | Grass |  Carr Neel | Clarence Hobart Fred Hovey | 3–6, 6–8, 1–6 |
| Winner | 1896 | U.S. Championships | Grass |  Carr Neel | Malcolm Chance Robert Wrenn | 6–3, 1–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–1 |