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Tom Bundy

1881 – 1945

US tennis player

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Lived 1881 – 1945 (aged 64). Tom Bundy was an American tennis player.

Thomas Clark Bundy (October 8, 1881 – October 13, 1945) was a tennis player from Los Angeles, California, who was active in the early 20th century. With Maurice McLoughlin, he won three doubles titles at the U.S. National Championships. Bundy Drive, a major thoroughfare in West Los Angeles, is named for him.

Tennis career Bundy won the All-Comers singles final against Beals Wright, but finished runner-up to William Larned in a five-set Challenge Round at the U.S. National Championships in 1910. He also reached the semifinals in 1909 and 1911. Bundy won three consecutive doubles titles at the championships, alongside Maurice McLoughlin, in 1912, 1913, and 1914.

When the Los Angeles Tennis Club was founded in 1920 Bundy was elected as its first president.

Personal life On December 11, 1912 Bundy married tennis player U.S. National Championships and Wimbledon champion May Sutton. They separated in 1923 and were divorced in 1940. The couple had four children including daughter Dorothy Cheney, a tennis player who won the singles title at the 1938 Australian Championships.

Grand Slam finals Singles (1 runner-up)

ResultYearChampionshipSurfaceOpponentScoreLoss 1910 U.S. National Championships Grass William Larned 1–6, 7–5, 0–6, 8–6, 1–6

Doubles (3 titles, 2 runner-ups)

ResultYearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreLoss 1910 U.S. National Championships Grass Trowridge Hendrick Fred Alexander Harold Hackett 1–6, 6–8, 3–6Win 1912 U.S. National Championships Grass Maurice McLoughlin Raymond Little Gustave Touchard 3–6, 6–2, 6–1, 7–5Win 1913 U.S. National Championships Grass Maurice McLoughlin John Strachan Clarence Griffin 6–4, 7–5, 6–1Win 1914 U.S. National Championships Grass Maurice McLoughlin George Church Dean Mathey 6–4, 6–2, 6–4Loss 1915 U.S. National Championships Grass Maurice McLoughlin Bill Johnston Clarence Griffin 6–2, 3–6, 4–6, 6–3, 3–6

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Thomas Bundy, Thomas C. Bundy, Thomas Clark Bundy

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tom Bundy?

US tennis player (1881-1945)

When was Tom Bundy born?

Tom Bundy was born on 8 October 1881 in Los Angeles.

When did Tom Bundy die?

Tom Bundy died on 13 October 1945 in Los Angeles.

What was Tom Bundy's occupation?

Tom Bundy was a tennis player.

What nationality was Tom Bundy?

Tom Bundy was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tom Bundy

· Wikidata: Q3530673

· DBpedia: Tom Bundy

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