Percival May Davson (30 September 1877 – 5 December 1959) was a British fencer and tennis player. He won a silver medal in the team épée event at the 1912 Summer Olympics.[2][3] He also competed in the Davis Cup in 1919.[4]
| Full name | Percival May Davson |
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| Country (sports) | United Kingdom |
| Born | (1877-09-30)30 September 1877 Demerara, Guyana |
| Died | 5 December 1959(1959-12-05) (aged 82) Paddington, London, England |
| Turned pro | 1906 (amateur tour) |
| Retired | 1926 |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 8 (1919, A. Wallis Myers)[1] |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Wimbledon | QF (1914, 1922) |
| Other tournaments | |
| WHCC | 1R (1920) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | SF (1920) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| WCCC | W (1920) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | QF (1921) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | F (1919Ch) |
Medal record
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In April 1913 Percival won the singles title at the British Covered Court Championships after defeating Erik Larsen in the final in four sets.[5]
Davson was ranked World No. 8 in 1919 by A. Wallis Myers of The Daily Telegraph.[1]
World Covered Court Champions in men's doubles | |
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