Carr Neel
 | |
| Full name | Carr Baker Neel |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | October 30, 1873 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | March 2, 1949 (aged 75) Santa Clara, California, U.S. |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | SF (1895, 1896) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | W (1896) |
Carr Baker Neel (1873-1949) was an American male tennis player who was active in the late 19th century.
Tennis career
[edit]In 1896 Carr Neel won the men's doubles title at the U.S. National Championships. Together with his brother Sam Neel they were victorious over defending champions Robert Wrenn and Malcolm Chace.[1]
In 1896 he won the Western Tennis Championship beating George Wrenn in the final.[2] In 1899 he again won the tournament by defeating John Allen in the final and winning against Kreigh Collins in the challenge round.[3] They were the first Californians to win a title at the U.S. Championships.[4]
Neel was a double winner of the Niagara International Tennis Tournament. He won the title in 1895 and successfully defended it in the 1896 Challenge Round against Fritz K. Ward in straight sets.[5][6]
Grand Slam finals
[edit]Doubles (1 titles, 1 runner-up)
[edit]| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1894 | U.S. Championships | Grass |  Sam Neel
|
Clarence Hobart Fred Hovey
|
3–6, 6–8, 1–6 |
| Win | 1896 | U.S. Championships | Grass |  Sam Neel
|
Malcolm Chance Robert Wrenn |
6–3, 1–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–1 |
References
[edit]- ^ Collins, Bud (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. p. 476. ISBN 978-0942257700.
- ^ "Neel the Winner" (PDF). The New York Times. July 23, 1896. pp. PDF. Retrieved June 5, 2012.
- ^ "Neel Wins in Chicago" (PDF). The New York Times. July 19, 1899. Retrieved June 5, 2012.
- ^ Ohnsorg, Roger W. Robert Lindley Murray: The Reluctant U.S. Tennis Champion. Victoria, BC: Trafford On Demand Pub. p. 56. ISBN 978-1-4269-4514-4.
- ^ "Neel Holds the Cup". The Daily Mail and Empire. September 1, 1896. Retrieved June 5, 2012 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ Ohnsorg, Roger W. Robert Lindley Murray: The Reluctant U.S. Tennis Champion. Victoria, BC: Trafford On Demand Pub. p. 338. ISBN 978-1-4269-4514-4.