Harry Hopman

Henry Christian Harry Hopman ( born August 12, 1906 in Glebe in Sydney, † 27 December 1985) was an Australian tennis player.

He won in his career 1930-1939 in seven doubles and mixed doubles Grand Slam tournaments. But He was more successful as Davis Cup captain. He led Australia 1939-1967 to a total of sixteen successes, making him the most successful team captain at all.

According to him, the Hopman Cup is named, a mixed event in tennis.

Achievements

As a player

Grand Slam title

• Australian Open Individual Final ( 3): 1930, 1931, 1932
• Double wins (2 ): 1929, 1930
• Doubles Final ( 2): 1931, 1932
• Mixed wins ( 4): 1930, 1936, 1937, 1939
• Mixed Final ( 1): 1940

• French Open Doubles Final ( 2): 1930, 1948

• Wimbledon Championships Mixed Final ( 2): 1932, 1935

• U.S. Open Doubles Final ( 1): 1939
• Mixed wins (1 ): 1939

As a coach

Davis Cup

• Winner (16 ): 1939, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967
• Finale ( 5): 1938, 1954, 1958, 1963, 1968