Henry Billington
Henry Billington (12 November 1908 – 29 November 1980) was a British amateur tennis player, and the maternal grandfather of Tim Henman.[4] Billington competed at Wimbledon between 1948 and 1951,[5] and also participated in the Davis Cup on three occasions.[6]
| Country (sports) |  United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 November 1908[1][2] Roundway, Wiltshire, England |
| Died | 29 November 1980 (aged 72)[3] Newbury, Berkshire, England |
| Turned pro | 1934 (amateur tour) |
| Retired | 1956 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | QF (1939) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1948, 1950, 1951) |
His other career singles highlights include winning the Angmering-on-Sea Open two times (1937-38).
References
- Henry Billington; born 12 Nov 1908; baptism; 20 Dec 1908 - Southbroom, Wiltshire, England Wiltshire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1916
- Henry Billington; born 12 Nov 1908; died Oct-Nov-Dec 1980. England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
- England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995
- "It's now or never". The Observer. 18 January 2004.
- Chris Jones (17 April 2002). "Henman's hopes for girl tennis star". Evening Standard. Archived from the original on 13 September 2012.
- "Susan Billington". The Telegraph. 4 November 2006.
External links
- Henry Billington at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Henry Billington at the International Tennis Federation
- Henry Billington at the Davis Cup
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