Jiro Kumamaru (September 26, 1921 – June 8, 2007) was a Japanese tennis player in the years after World War 2.
| Full name | Jiro Kumamaru |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  Japan |
| Born | September 26, 1921 Kurume, Japan |
| Died | June 8, 2007 (Age 85) |
| Retired | 1954 |
| Singles | |
| Career titles | 4 |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | 1R (1951) |
Career
editKumamaru was a four time winner of the Japan championships in 1949, 1950, 1951 and 1952.[1] He played in United States in 1951. At the US clay court championships, Kumamaru beat seasoned player Seymour Greenberg after a two-hour battle.[2] He lost in the quarter finals to Herbert Flam in five sets. He had led 4-1 in the fifth set.[3] "Both men displayed extreme caution and rushed the net infrequently."[3]
References
edit- ^ Robertson, Max (1974). The Encyclopedia of Tennis. New York: Viking Press. p. 272.
- ^ "Japanese star tops Greenberg in clay courts". The Chicago Tribune. 13 July 1951. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Flam advances to semi-finals of tennis meet". The Chicago Tribune. 14 July 1951. Retrieved 21 October 2024.