About Brian Gilbert
Lived 1887 – 1974 (aged 86). Brian Gilbert was a British tennis player.
John Brian Gilbert (17 July 1887 – 28 July 1974) was an English men's singles tennis player.
Gilbert competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and the 1922-1933 Wimbledon Championships. Gilbert reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon in 1922, beating Theodore Mavrogordato before losing to Randolph Lycett.
Grand Slam finals
Mixed doubles: (1 title) ResultYearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreWin 1924 Wimbledon Grass Kitty McKane Dorothy Shepherd-Barron Leslie Godfree 6–3, 3–6, 6–3
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Brian Gilbert?
English tennis player
When was Brian Gilbert born?
Brian Gilbert was born on 17 July 1887 in Barnes.
When did Brian Gilbert die?
Brian Gilbert died on 28 June 1974 in Roehampton.
What was Brian Gilbert's occupation?
Brian Gilbert was a tennis player.
What nationality was Brian Gilbert?
Brian Gilbert was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Brian Gilbert (tennis)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Brian Gilbert. https://biography.guide/brian-gilbert-tennis-player/
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