About Jack Cummings
Lived 1901 – 1972 (aged 70). Jack Cummings was an Australian tennis player.
Regner Olaf "Jack" Cummings (8 May 1901 – 22 January 1972) was an Australian tennis player.
Cummings finished runner-up to Jean Borotra at the Australian Championships, the future Australian Open, in 1928. He also reached the semifinals in 1931 and the quarterfinals in 1930. Cummings won the Queensland Championships in 1926 and 1930.
Cummings turned professional in late 1935.
Grand Slam finals Singles (1 runner-up) ResultYearChampionshipSurfaceOpponentScoreLoss 1928 Australian Championships Grass Jean Borotra 4–6, 1–6, 6–4, 7–5, 3–6
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Cummings?
Australian tennis player (1901–1972)
When was Jack Cummings born?
Jack Cummings was born on 8 May 1901 in Wellington.
When did Jack Cummings die?
Jack Cummings died on 22 January 1972 in Sydney.
What was Jack Cummings's occupation?
Jack Cummings was a tennis player.
What nationality was Jack Cummings?
Jack Cummings was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Cummings (tennis)
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