Graham Stilwell

Graham Stilwell (15 November 1945 – 31 January 2019) was a professional tennis player from the United Kingdom. He was born in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England.

Stilwell enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won three doubles titles, two of which were in the Open Era.

Personal life

Stilwell had three children (Tiffany, Alex and Lara) in his first marriage to Robin Lockard. His second marriage to Jill Jacobs resulted in two children (Sam and Romy).

He died of a neuro-muscular disorder on 31 January 2019.

Grand Slam finals

Doubles (1 runner-up) ResultYearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreLoss 1964 U.S. Championships Grass Mike Sangster Chuck McKinley Dennis Ralston 3–6, 2–6, 4–6

Career finals

Doubles (2 titles, 4 runner-ups) ResultNo.DateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreLoss 1. 1969 Stockholm Sweden Carpet Andrés Gimeno Roy Emerson Rod Laver 4–6, 2–6Loss 2. 1973 Copenhagen, Denmark Carpet Mark Cox Tom Gorman Erik van Dillen 4–6, 4–6Win 1. 1973 Cologne, West Germany Carpet Mark Cox Tom Okker Marty Riessen 7–6, 6–3Win 2. 1973 Columbus, U.S. Hard Gerald Battrick Colin Dibley Charlie Pasarell 6–4, 7–6Loss 3. 1973 Chicago, U.S. Carpet Gerald Battrick Owen Davidson John Newcombe 7–6, 6–7, 6–7Loss 4. 1973 London, UK Carpet Gerald Battrick Mark Cox Owen Davidson 4–6, 6–8