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Charles Russell Harris (April 2, 1914 – September 10, 1993) was an American tennis player in the 1930s.

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Charles Harris

Full name	Charles Russell Harris
Country (sports)	United States
Born	April 2, 1914
Died	September 10, 1993(1993-09-10) (aged 79)
Singles
Grand Slam singles results
French Open	3R (1937)
Wimbledon	1R (1937)
US Open	4R (1937)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
French Open	W (1939)
Wimbledon	2R (1937)

Harris reached the singles final at the Cincinnati Masters in 1936 before falling to future Hall of Famer Bobby Riggs, 6–1, 6–3, 6–1.

Harris won the French Open Men's Doubles Grand Slam Title in 1939. His partner was Don McNeill.[1]

Harris had 5 children - Charles Harris, Robert Harris, William Harris, Betty Harris, Mary Harris.

His son William Harris, was also a tennis player.

Grand Slam finals

Doubles (1 title)

Outcome	Year	Tournament	Partner	Opponents	Result
Winner	1939	French Championships	Don McNeill	Jean Borotra Jacques Brugnon	4–6, 6–4, 6–0, 2–6. 10–8

References

References

• Charles Harris' obituary
• Charles Harris' grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/170748723/charles-russell-harris

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