William Glyn
This article is about the American tennis player. For the 16th century Welsh bishop, see William Glyn (bishop).
| Full name | William E. Glyn |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |
 United States |
| Turned pro | 1881 (amateur tour) |
| Retired | 1887 |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| US Open | F (1881) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| US Open | QF (1882) |
William E. Glyn was an American male tennis player.
William Glyn from the Staten Island Cricket and B.B. Club was a finalist in the first U.S. National Championships held in 1881 at the Newport Lawn Tennis Club in Newport, Rhode Island. En route to the final, he defeated Mr. Rives, Richard Field Conover, W. Gammell, Jr., and T. A. Shaw. In the final he met and was defeated by Richard D. Sears.
Grand Slam singles finals
Finals (1)
| Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
| 1881 | U.S. Championships | Richard D. Sears | 0–6, 3–6, 2–6 |
Sources
Shannon, Bill (1981). Official Encyclopedia of Tennis. Harper & Row. p. 19.
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