Brian Norton’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story

Intro South African tennis player
A.K.A. Brian Ivan Cobb Norton
Was Athlete
Tennis player
From South Africa
Type Sports
Gender male
Birth

10 October 1899, Robben Island

Death

16 July 1956, Santa Clara
(aged 56 years)

Brian Ivan Cobb Norton (10 October 1899 – 16 July 1956), nicknamed “Babe”, was a South African male tennis player. He was born in Cape Province, South Africa, and died in Santa Clara, California, United States. He was runner-up to Bill Tilden in the 1921 Wimbledon Championships final, and won the 1923 U.S. National Championships doubles, alongside Tilden.
He competed in the singles and doubles events at the 1920 Summer Olympics. Norton was ranked World No. 7 by A. Wallis Myers of The Daily Telegraph in 1921 and 1922.
In 1921 he won the singles title at the South of England Championships after a five-set victory in the final against Mohammed Sleem.

Grand Slam finals

Singles (1 runner-up)

Outcome Year Championship Surface Opponent Score
Runner-up 1921 Wimbledon Championships Grass Bill Tilden 6–4, 6–2, 1–6, 0–6, 5–7

Doubles (1 title)

Outcome Year Championship Surface Partner Opponents Score
Winner 1923 U.S. National Championships Grass Bill Tilden Richard Williams
Watson Washburn		 3–6, 6–2, 6–3, 5–7, 6–2
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