Ludlow Van Deventer
| Country (sports) | United States |
|---|---|
| Born | November 20, 1892 |
| Died | August 7, 1967 (aged 74) |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | 3R (1920) |
Ludlow Van Deventer (November 20, 1892 – August 7, 1967) was an American tennis player.
The descendant of a Dutch colonist, Van Deventer grew up in Plainfield, New Jersey, and was a 1915 graduate of Princeton University. He served in France as a first lieutenant with the 308th Field Artillery in World War I.[1]
Van Deventer was active in tennis during the 1910s and 1920s. He made the singles third round of the 1920 U.S. National Championships, was a singles finalist at the New York State Championships and with brother Philip was a two–time winner of the New Jersey Championships doubles event.[2][3]
A stock broker by profession, Van Deventer served as president of an investment firm in Manhattan.[4]
References
- ^ "Ludlow Van Deventer Dies; Broker, Ex-Tennis Champ". The Courier-News. August 8, 1967.
- ^ "Van Deventer Bows To Anderson". The Courier-News. September 27, 1920.
- ^ "Ludlow Van Deventer". The New York Times. August 8, 1967.
- ^ "Mrs. Sally Chace Has Home Brindal". The New York Times. February 6, 1938.