Jack Tidball
Jack Tidball was an American tennis player.[1]
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Died | June 8, 2000 (aged 88) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | 3R (1932, 1933, 1934) |
Active in the 1930s, Tidball was a leading player in collegiate tennis for the UCLA Bruins. He was the 1933 national intercollegiate champion, which made him the first Bruin to win the title.[2] His 1933 season also included a win over Ellsworth Vines at the Pacific Southwest Championships and a U.S. Clay Court doubles championship.[3] He won further singles titles at the Southern California Championships in 1934 and the Canadian Championships in 1936.[4]
Tidball's two sons were college tennis players as well. His youngest son Steve competed for UCLA, while elder son John was a USC player. Both featured at tour level.[5]
References
- "Jack Tidball". The Los Angeles Times. June 13, 2000.
- "Tidball Tops List In College Tennis". The New York Times. November 2, 1933.
- "U.C.L.A. Star Victor Before Large Gallery". The Pasadena Post. September 21, 1933.
- "Murio Is Defeated". The Bellingham Herald. August 10, 1936.
- "Jack Tidball Straddles Net as Sons Play". The Los Angeles Times. May 5, 1967.
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