Don Turnbull (tennis)
Donald Paterson Turnbull (28 May 1909 – 30 January 1994) was a tennis player from Australia. He won the men's doubles title at the Australian Championships twice, in 1936 and 1937.[2] Turnbull represented Australia in three Davis Cup ties, including the 1933 Europe Zone final against Great Britain.[3] Turnbull beat defending champion Edgar Moon at the 1931 Australian Championships. Turnbull's forehand was in fine form and Moon made the mistake of not targeting Turnbull's weaker backhand. Turnbull came from 2–0 down in the fifth set to win.[4] Turnbull lost in the semifinals to Jack Crawford in straight sets. Turnbull's daughter is former Australian, French and U.S. singles finalist Wendy Turnbull.
Country (sports) | ![]() |
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Born | [1] Cottesloe, Western Australia | 28 May 1909
Died | 30 January 1994 84) | (aged
Singles | |
Grand Slam Singles results | |
Australian Open | SF (1931) |
French Open | 4R (1935) |
Wimbledon | 3R (1933, 1934) |
US Open | 3R (1933) |
Doubles | |
Grand Slam Doubles results | |
Australian Open | W (1936, 1937) |
French Open | F (1935) |
Wimbledon | QF (1934) |
Mixed doubles | |
Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results | |
Australian Open | F (1937) |
Wimbledon | QF (1935) |
Grand Slam finals
Doubles (2 titles, 3 runner-ups)
Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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Loss | 1934 | Australian Championships | Grass | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 8–6, 3–6, 4–6, 6–3, 3–6 |
Loss | 1935 | French Championships | Clay | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 1–6, 4–6, 2–6 |
Win | 1936 | Australian Championships | Grass | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 6–8, 6–2, 6–1, 3–6, 6–2 |
Win | 1937 | Australian Championships | Grass | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 6–2, 9–7, 1–6, 6–8, 6–4 |
Loss | 1939 | Australian Championships | Grass | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 4–6, 5–7, 2–6 |
Mixed doubles (1 runner-up)
Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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Loss | 1937 | Australian Championships | Grass | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 6–3, 3–6, 2–6 |
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References
- "Family Notices". Western Mail. 26 June 1909. p. 31 – via Trove.
- ITF Pro Circuit: Donald Turnbull
- Davis Cup: Donald Turnbull
- "Tennis Championships". The Telegraph. 6 March 1931. p. 9 – via Trove.
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