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John Horn

1931 – 2001

British tennis player

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Lived 1931 – 2001 (aged 69). John Horn was a British tennis player.

John Alfred Thomas Horn (6 November 1931 – 26 August 2001 ) was a British tennis player, and he won the Wimbledon Boys' singles Championship in 1950.

Tennis career Horn reached the Wimbledon Boys' Singles final for two years running. In the 1949 final, he lost to Staffan Stockenberg; and in 1950, he beat the Egyptian player, Kamel Moubarek in the final.

Horn competed on the amateur circuit during the 1950s and won 23 titles. His first title was as an eighteen-year-old, at the Derbyshire championships in Buxton, when he beat George Godsell in the final. His last amateur title was in 1956 at the North of England Hardcourts, beating Michael Hann in the final. Horn turned professional in the late 1950s and in 1967 he won the British Pro Championships held at Eastbourne with a victory over Charles Applewhaite.

Horn's best result at a Grand Slam events was reaching the third round at the 1952 Wimbledon Championships, before losing to Budge Patty. After retiring as a player, Horn worked as a tennis coach in Ireland, spending many years coaching at Rathdown School.

Junior Grand Slam finals Singles: 2 (1 win – 1 loss)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Horn?

British tennis player

When was John Horn born?

John Horn was born on 6 November 1931 in London.

When did John Horn die?

John Horn died on 26 August 2001.

What was John Horn's occupation?

John Horn was a tennis player.

What nationality was John Horn?

John Horn was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Horn

· Wikidata: Q16855215

· DBpedia: John Horn (tennis)

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