Tom Pettitt

For the American television news correspondent, see Tom Pettit.
Tom Pettitt
Tom Pettitt at the 1890 Championship in Dublin
Born(1859-12-19)19 December 1859
Beckenham, Kent, England
Died17 October 1946(1946-10-17) (aged 86)
Newport, RI, United States

Thomas "Tom" Pettitt ((1859-12-19)19 December 1859 - (1946-10-17)17 October 1946) was an American real tennis player. He was the court tennis world champion in 1885 and 1890. He was also adept at lawn tennis, and was also a professional coach and player.

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