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Louis Raymond

1895 – 1962

South African tennis player

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Lived 1895 – 1962 (aged 66). Louis Raymond was a South African tennis player.

Louis Bosman Raymond (28 June 1895 – 30 January 1962) was a male tennis player from South Africa.

Career At the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium, he defeated Ichiya Kumagai in the finals to win the gold medal.

He won the South African Championships six times; four consecutive titles from 1921 through 1924, as well as victories in 1930 and 1931.

In 1924, he made it to the semifinal of the singles event at the Wimbledon Championships, losing to eventual champion Jean Borotra in straight sets. In 1927 he reached the quarterfinal of the French Championship in which he was defeated by Bill Tilden.

Between 1919 and 1931, Raymond played in ten ties for the South African Davis Cup team, with a record of ten wins and eleven losses.

In Tilden's book, The Art of Lawn Tennis, Raymond is described as a "hard working and deserving player" and someone who "attains success by industry rather than natural talent".

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Louis Raymond?

South African tennis player (1895-1962)

When was Louis Raymond born?

Louis Raymond was born on 28 June 1895 in Pretoria.

When did Louis Raymond die?

Louis Raymond died on 30 January 1962 in Johannesburg.

What was Louis Raymond's occupation?

Louis Raymond was a tennis player.

What nationality was Louis Raymond?

Louis Raymond was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Louis Raymond

· Wikidata: Q1356900

· DBpedia: Louis Raymond (tennis)

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