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Charles Aeschlimann

1897 – 1952

Swiss tennis player

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Lived 1897 – 1952 (aged 55). Charles Aeschlimann was a Swiss tennis player.

Charles Frederick Aeschlimann (; 28 February 1897 – 4 May 1952), also spelled as Charles Aeschliman, was a Swiss tennis player who represented Switzerland in the Davis Cup and the Olympic Games.

Tennis career He competed in the singles event at the 1924 Summer Olympics, reaching the third round in which he lost to Béla von Kehrling in five sets. With compatriot Maurice Ferrier he competed in the men's doubles event and reached the second round.

Aeschlimann competed in seven Wimbledon Championships between 1926 and 1938. In the singles event his best result was reaching the third round of the 1926 Wimbledon Championships in which he lost to Henry Mayes. His best doubles result was reaching the third round in 1937 with countryman Max Ellmer. With Gladys Clarke-Jervoise he reached the fourth round of the mixed doubles event in 1935.

Aeschlimann's best performance at a Grand Slam singles event was reaching the fourth round of the French Championships in 1926 and 1927. In 1923 he became the first Swiss player to participate in a Davis Cup match, winning his singles match against Ladislav Žemla of Czechoslovakia.

Personal life Aeschlimann met Leslie Bancroft US Indoor Champion at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The couple married in December 1924.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Aeschlimann?

Swiss tennis player (1897-1952)

When was Charles Aeschlimann born?

Charles Aeschlimann was born on 28 February 1897 in Cannes.

When did Charles Aeschlimann die?

Charles Aeschlimann died on 4 May 1952 in Montreux.

What was Charles Aeschlimann's occupation?

Charles Aeschlimann was a tennis player.

What nationality was Charles Aeschlimann?

Charles Aeschlimann was Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Aeschlimann

· Wikidata: Q16020891

· DBpedia: Charles Aeschlimann

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