Clarence Todd (tennis), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Clarence Todd (tennis)

Australian tennis player

Date of Birth: 17-May-1892

Place of Birth: New South Wales, Australia

Date of Death: 30-Mar-1973

Profession: tennis player

Nationality: Australia

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Clarence Todd (tennis)

  • Clarence Todd (1892–1973) was an Australian tennis player.
  • A farmer by profession, he was born in Trundle, in rural New South Wales, in 1892.
  • Todd was a good volleyer and he always tried to get to the net as soon as he could in rallies.
  • Todd reached the semi finals of the 1915 Australasian Championships (losing to Horace Rice).
  • He also won the men's doubles with Rice.
  • From 1916-17 Todd served during World War 1 and was badly injured in the leg when advancing against machine gun fire at the battle of Messines.
  • He lost his first match at 1919 Australasian Championships to Allan North.
  • In 1921 Todd lost in round two of the U.
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  • Championships to Willis Davis.
  • He played Davis Cup in 1921.
  • He later moved to Queensland.

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