William V.S. Thorne
William V.S. Thorne was an American tennis player active in the late 19th century.
| Full name | William Van Schoonhoven Thorne |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | 22 March 1865 Millbrook, Dutchess County, New York, United States |
| Died | February 6, 1920 (aged 54)[1] Manhattan, New York, United States |
| Turned pro | 1884 (amateur tour) |
| Retired | 1888 |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| US Open | F (1884) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| US Open | QF (1882, 1884) |
Thorne reached the All-Comers final of the U.S. National Championships in 1884, defeating future champion Henry Slocum and Clarence Clark. He lost to Howard Taylor, who was subsequently defeated in the Challenge Round by three time defending champion Richard D. Sears.[2]
Grand Slam finalsEdit
All-Comers singles (1 runner-up)Edit
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1884 | U.S. Championships | Grass |  Howard Taylor |
4–6, 6–4, 1–6, 4–6 |
ReferencesEdit
- ^ "Wimbledon 1883". www.findagrave.com.
- ^ Talbert, Bill (1967). Tennis Observed. Boston: Barre Publishers. p. 63. OCLC 172306.
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