Donald Paterson Turnbull (28 May 1909 – 30 January 1994) was a professional tennis player from Australia. He won the men's doubles title at the Australian Championships twice, in 1936 and 1937.[2] Turnbull represented Australia in three Davis Cup ties, including the 1933 Europe Zone final against Great Britain.[3] Turnbull beat defending champion Edgar Moon at the 1931 Australian Championships. Turnbull's forehand was in fine form and Moon made the mistake of not targeting Turnbull's weaker backhand. Turnbull came from 2–0 down in the fifth set to win.[4] Turnbull lost in the semifinals to Jack Crawford in straight sets.
| Country (sports) |  Australia |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 May 1909[1] Cottesloe, Western Australia |
| Died | 30 January 1994 (aged 84) |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1931) |
| French Open | 4R (1935) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1933, 1934) |
| US Open | 3R (1933) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | W (1936, 1937) |
| French Open | F (1935) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1934) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | F (1937) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1935) |
Grand Slam finals
editDoubles (2 titles, 3 runner-ups)
edit| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1934 | Australian Championships | Grass | 8–6, 3–6, 4–6, 6–3, 3–6 | ||
| Loss | 1935 | French Championships | Clay | 1–6, 4–6, 2–6 | ||
| Win | 1936 | Australian Championships | Grass | 6–8, 6–2, 6–1, 3–6, 6–2 | ||
| Win | 1937 | Australian Championships | Grass | 6–2, 9–7, 1–6, 6–8, 6–4 | ||
| Loss | 1939 | Australian Championships | Grass | 4–6, 5–7, 2–6 |
Mixed doubles (1 runner-up)
edit| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1937 | Australian Championships | Grass | 6–3, 3–6, 2–6 |
References
edit- ^ "Family Notices". Western Mail. 26 June 1909. p. 31 – via Trove.
- ^ ITF Pro Circuit: Donald Turnbull
- ^ Davis Cup: Donald Turnbull
- ^ "Tennis Championships". The Telegraph. 6 March 1931. p. 9 – via Trove.