Ernie Parker
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| Full name | Ernest Frederick Parker |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  Australia |
| Born | 5 November 1883 Perth, Australia |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Caëstre, France |
| Turned pro | 1903 (amateur tour) |
| Retired | 1918 (due to death) |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Singles | |
| Career record | {{#property:P564}} |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | W (1913) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | {{#property:P555}} |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | W (1909, 1913) |
| Last updated on: 19 December 2012. | |
Ernest Frederick "Ernie" Parker (5 November 1883, in Perth, Australia – 2 May 1918, in France during World War I) was an Australian male tennis player and cricketer.
Parker is best remembered for winning the 1913 Australasian Championships men's singles title. He also reached the final in 1909 and won the 1909 (partnering J. Keane) and 1913 (partnering Alf Hedeman) doubles titles.[1]
Grand Slam finals
Singles (1 title, 1 runner-up)
| Outcome | Year | Championship | Opponent in final | Score in final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1909 | Australian Championships |  Tony Wilding |
1–6, 5–7, 2–6 |
| Winner | 1913 | Australian Championships | Harry Parker |
2–6, 6–1, 6–2, 6–3 |
References
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- Bud Collins: Total Tennis - The Ultimate Tennis Encyclopedia (2003 Edition, ISBN 0-9731443-4-3). See pages 782 and 814.
- Player profile: Ernest Parker from ESPNcricinfo
- Player profile: Ernest Parker from CricketArchive
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