Harry Stanley Scrivener born (1 October 1865 – 18 August 1937) was an English tennis player and founder of the Lawn Tennis Association who later became a tennis referee.[2] he was a two time quarter finalist in the men's singles at the Wimbledon Championships in 1888 and 1890.[3] He was active from 1882 to 1890 and won 2 career singles titles.[1]
| Full name | Harry Stanley Scrivener |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  GBR |
| Born | 1 October 1865 London, England |
| Died | 18 August 1937 (age 71) Wimbledon, London, England |
| Turned pro | 1882 (amateur tour) |
| Retired | 1890 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 31–7[1] |
| Career titles | 2[1] |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Wimbledon | QR (1888, 1890) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | SF (1893) |
Career
editHarry was born in London on 1 October 1865. He played his first singles tournament at the Berrylands Club Tournament that tournament later became the Surrey County Championships.[1]
In major tournaments of his time he was a two time quarter finalist in the men's singles at the Wimbledon Championships in 1888 and 1890,[4] as well as a semi finalist in the men's doubles in 1893 partnered with Manliffe Goodbody (Ireland).[5] In addition he was a quarter finalist at the Northern Championships in 1888, and a semi finalist at the 1890 Irish Championships.[1]
He was active from 1882 to 1890 and won 2 career singles titles at the Midland Counties Championships and Oxford University Champion Tournament both in 1888.[1] Scrivener was a founder of the British Lawn Tennis Association after retiring from competing himself he became a Wimbledon referee.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Players: Stanley Scrivener, Harry". The Tennis Base. Madrid: Tennismem SL. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ "HARRY S. SCRIVENER; Wimbledon Referee Helped Found British Tennis Association". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. 18 August 1937. p. 19. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ "Player Profile: Harry Scrivener (GBR)". www.wimbledon.com. AELTC. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ "Harry Scrivener (GBR) - Gentlemen's Singles" (PDF). Wimbledon. AELTC. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ "Harry Scrivener (GBR) - Gentlemen's Doubles" (PDF). Wimbledon. AELTC. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ The New York Times