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Tennis · Karnataka

Ghaus Mohammad

Ghaus Mohammad Khan (2 November 1915 – 1982) was an Indian tennis player from Malihabad. He was the first Indian to reach the quarterfinals at Wimbledon, achieved in 1939 where he lost to second-seeded and eventual champion Bobby Riggs. With compatriot Iftikar Ahmed he reached the third round in the doubles event in 1947.

Profile details

Born
1 Nov 1915
Birthplace
Karnataka
State
Karnataka
Sport
Tennis
Discipline
Racquet
Category
Men
Status
Active

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Honours & Awards

  • Padma Shri

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Ghaus Mohammad Khan (2 November 1915 – 1982) was an Indian tennis player from Malihabad. He was the first Indian to reach the quarterfinals at Wimbledon, achieved in 1939 where he lost to second-seeded and eventual champion Bobby Riggs. With compatriot Iftikar Ahmed he reached the third round in the doubles event in 1947.

Biography adapted from Ghaus Mohammad on Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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