| Full name | Douglas Hugh Reid |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Australia |
| Died | 27 May 2014 (aged 79) |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1956, 1961) |
| French Open | 2R (1954) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1954) |
| US Open | 1R (1954) |
Douglas Hugh Reid, OAM was an Australian professional tennis player.
Reid, most active in tennis during the 1950s, competed at all grand slam tournaments during his career.[1] His only overseas tour was in 1954 and included a first round loss to Ham Richardson at the U.S. national championships.[2] He was later a Victoria Racing Club committee member and bred race horse Maybe Mahal, which was named Australian Horse of the Year in 1978.[3] His brothers Jim and Wayne were both noted sports administrators.[4]
References
- ↑ "Doug Reid to play in U.S." The Argus (Melbourne). 26 July 1954. p. 15.
- ↑ "Favored 3 Win at Forest Hills". The Spokesman-Review. 29 August 1954.
- ↑ "VD Threat To Stud Breeders". Papua New Guinea Post-courier. 20 July 1977. p. 25.
- ↑ "Lew and Neale had to light". The Argus (Melbourne). 19 January 1957. p. 12.
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