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Wallace Percy Knapp (July 8, 1863 – August 29, 1917) was an American tennis player active in the late 19th century.

Percy Knapp

Full name	Wallace Percy Knapp
Country (sports)	United States
Born	7 August 1863 South Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
Died	August 29, 1917(1917-08-29) (aged 54).[1][2] New York City, New York, United States
Turned pro	1884 (amateur tour)
Retired	1903
Singles
Grand Slam singles results
US Open	F (1885, 1890)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
US Open	QF (1884)

Knapp reached the All-Comers final of the U.S. National Championships in 1885 (beating Howard Taylor and Joseph Clark before losing to Godfrey Brinley)[3] and 1890 (beating Clarence Hobart before losing to Oliver Campbell).[3] Knapp also reached the semifinals in 1884 and 1889.

Grand Slam finals

All-Comers singles (2 runner-ups)

Result	Year	Championship	Surface	Opponent	Score
Loss	1885	U.S. Championships	Grass	Godfrey Brinley	3–6, 3–6, 6–3, 4–6
Loss	1890	U.S. Championships	Grass	Oliver Campbell	6–8, 6–0, 2–6, 3–6

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