Bill Tilden

Description: (American Tennis Player Who was the World No. 1 Amateur for Six Consecutive Years, From 1920 to 1925)
Bill Tilden, also known as "Big Bill," was a prominent American tennis player in the early 20th century. He was the world's No. 1 amateur for six years and later became the top professional player. Tilden secured a total of 14 Major singles titles, which included 10 Grand Slam events. Throughout his career, he achieved various tennis milestones, such as holding the career match-winning record and the highest winning percentage at the U.S. Championships. Tilden's tennis journey reached its peak when he transitioned to professional tennis and enjoyed a successful 15-year tour with other professionals.

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Birthday February 10, 1893 (Aquarius)
Born In Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Died on June 5, 1953
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