About Wilbur Coen
Lived 1911 – 1998 (aged 86). Wilbur Coen was an American tennis player.
Wilbur Franklyn Coen Jr (known also as Junior Coen, 23 December 1911 – 5 February 1998) was an American tennis player. In 1928, at age , he became the youngest tennis player to ever represent the United States in the Davis Cup, and the youngest player to ever compete in a Davis Cup match, both records he still holds. Coen also competed at Wimbledon in 1928 and 29, twice reaching the third round. In The French Championships he reached the fourth round in 1929 and 1930, and in the US Championships he reached the fourth round in 1929.
Coen was mentored by Bill Tilden. In 1930 he won the doubles title with Tilden at the inaugural Italian Open in Milan. That same year he was a runner-up in singles at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships, losing the final in straight sets to Bryan Grant.
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Who was Wilbur Coen?
American tennis player (1911-1998)
When was Wilbur Coen born?
Wilbur Coen was born on 23 December 1911 in Kansas City, United States.
When did Wilbur Coen die?
Wilbur Coen died on 5 February 1998.
What was Wilbur Coen's occupation?
Wilbur Coen was a tennis player.
What nationality was Wilbur Coen?
Wilbur Coen was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wilbur Coen. https://biography.guide/wilbur-coen/
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