Country (sports) | India |
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Born | 2 November 1915 |
Died | 1982 (Age 67) |
Turned pro | 1932 (Amateur) |
Retired | 1948 |
Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
Singles | |
Career record | 115/41 (73.71%) |
Career titles | 35 |
Grand Slam singles results | |
French Open | 3R (1938) |
Wimbledon | QF (1939) |
Doubles | |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Wimbledon | 3R (1947) |
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.[1] With compatriot Iftikar Ahmed he reached the third round in the doubles event in 1947.[1] He was active from 1932 until 1948 and won 35 career titles in singles.