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Revision as of 13:37, 4 November 2008 by Tony1 (talk | contribs) (Rv—Please note this carefully: "Edits correcting deviations from written style guidelines should not be reverted".)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Oliver Edward Michael Campbell (February 25, 1871, Brooklyn, New York - July 11, 1953, Campelton, Canada ) was an American male tennis player.
For over a century Campbell had the honour of being the youngest male player to win the U.S. singles title. He did it as a 19-year-old student in 1890. That record went to fellow American Pete Sampras, a younger 19, when he won the title in 1990.
Grand Slam record
U.S. Championships
- Singles champion: 1890, 1891, 1892
- Doubles champion: 1888, 1891, 1892
- Doubles finalist: 1889, 1893
Grand Slam singles finals
Wins (3)
Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
1890 | U.S. Championships | Henry Slocum | 6–2, 4–6, 6–3, 6–1 |
1891 | U.S. Championships (2) | Clarence Hobart | 2–6, 7–5, 7–9, 6–1, 6–2 |
1892 | U.S. Championships (3) | Fred Hovey | 7–5, 3–6, 6–3, 7–5 |
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