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Wikipedia / Graham Stilwell

Graham Stilwell (15 November 1945 – 31 January 2019) was a professional tennis player from the United Kingdom. He was born in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England.

Stilwell enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won three doubles titles, two of which were in the Open Era.

Personal life

Stilwell had three children (Tiffany, Alex and Lara) in his first marriage to Robin Lockard. His second marriage to Jill Jacobs resulted in two children (Sam and Romy).

He died of a neuro-muscular disorder on 31 January 2019.

Grand Slam finals

Doubles (1 runner-up)

Result

Year

Championship

Surface

Partner

Opponents

Score

Loss

1964

U.S. Championships

Grass

Mike Sangster

Chuck McKinley Dennis Ralston

3–6, 2–6, 4–6

Career finals

Doubles (2 titles, 4 runner-ups)

Result

No.

Date

Tournament

Surface

Partner

Opponents

Score

Loss

1.

1969

Stockholm Sweden

Carpet

Andrés Gimeno

Roy Emerson Rod Laver

4–6, 2–6

Loss

2.

1973

Copenhagen, Denmark

Carpet

Mark Cox

Tom Gorman Erik van Dillen

4–6, 4–6

Win

1.

1973

Cologne, West Germany

Carpet

Mark Cox

Tom Okker Marty Riessen

7–6, 6–3

Win

2.

1973

Columbus, U.S.

Hard

Gerald Battrick

Colin Dibley Charlie Pasarell

6–4, 7–6

Loss

3.

1973

Chicago, U.S.

Carpet

Gerald Battrick

Owen Davidson John Newcombe

7–6, 6–7, 6–7

Loss

4.

1973

London, UK

Carpet

Gerald Battrick

Mark Cox Owen Davidson

4–6, 6–8

References