James Dwight "Father of American Lawn Tennis"

Born:
July 14, 1852
Died:
July 13, 1917
Place of Birth:
Paris, France
Citizenship:
United States
Induction Category:
Player
Year of Induction:
1955
Highest Ranking
U.S. Singles Ranking: 2

The “Father of American Tennis,” Dr. Dwight was instrumental in establishing tennis as an authentic competitive sport in the United States. A member of the first USNLTA Executive Committee, he was President of the fledgling organization from 1882-1884, and again from 1894 to 1911. And yet, he was a highly respectable player as well, winning the U.S. Doubles Championships on five occasions, and he served ably as Referee at the U.S.

Grand Slam Record

US National Championship

  • Doubles Champion 1882-84, 1886-87

Contributions

  • USLTA President 1882-84, 1894-1911

	



								
								
								

				
			

			
			

			
			

			
				
								



		


  
  







		


  
  







		


  
  







		  
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