Percy Knapp

Percy Knapp
Full name William Percy Knapp
Country (sports)  United States
Born July 8, 1863
South Norwalk, Connecticut
Died August 29, 1917(1917-08-29) (aged 54)
New York City, New York
Turned pro 1884 (amateur tour)
Retired 1903
Singles
Grand Slam Singles results
US Open F (1885, 1890)
Doubles
Grand Slam Doubles results
US Open QF (1884)

William Percy Knapp (July 8, 1863 – August 29, 1917) was an American tennis player active in the late 19th century.

Knapp reached the All-Comers final of the U.S. National Championships in 1885 and 1890 and the semifinals in 1884 and 1889.

Grand Slam singles finals

All-Comers Finals (2)

Year Championship Opponent in Final Score in Final
1885U.S. Championships Godfrey Brinley 3–6, 3–6, 6–3, 4–6
1890U.S. Championships Oliver Campbell 6–8, 6–0, 2–6, 3–6

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