About Richard Schlesinger
Lived 1900 – 2000. Richard Schlesinger was an Australian tennis player.
Richard Emil Schlesinger (23 September 1900 – 20 January 1968) was an Australian tennis player.
Schlesinger was a two-time runner-up at the Australasian Championships, the future Australian Open, losing to James Anderson in 1924, and to John Colin Gregory in 1929.
Grand Slam finals
Singles: 2 runners-up
ResultYearChampionshipSurfaceOpponentScoreLoss 1924 Australasian Championships Grass James Anderson 3–6, 4–6, 6–3, 7–5, 3–6Loss 1929 Australian Championships Grass John Colin Gregory 2–6, 2–6, 7–5, 5–7
Mixed doubles: 1 runner-up ResultYearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreLoss 1925 Australasian Championships Grass Sylvia Lance Harper Daphne Akhurst James Willard 4–6, 4–6
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard Schlesinger?
Australian tennis player
When was Richard Schlesinger born?
Richard Schlesinger was born on 23 September 1900 in Melbourne.
When did Richard Schlesinger die?
Richard Schlesinger died in 2000.
What was Richard Schlesinger's occupation?
Richard Schlesinger was a tennis player.
What nationality was Richard Schlesinger?
Richard Schlesinger was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Richard Schlesinger
· DBpedia: Richard Schlesinger (tennis)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Schlesinger. https://biography.guide/richard-schlesinger-tennis-player/
MLA: "Richard Schlesinger." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richard-schlesinger-tennis-player/.
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