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Wilbur Coen

Wilbur Coen
Full name Wilbur Coen
Country (sports)  United States
Born (1911-12-23)December 23, 1911
Died February 5, 1998(1998-02-05) (aged 86)
Singles
Grand Slam Singles results
French Open 4R (1929, 1930)
Wimbledon 3R (1928, 1929)
US Open 4R (1929)

Wilbur Franklyn Coen Jr (known also as Junior Coen, 23 December 1911 – 5 February 1998) was an American tennis player. In 1928, at age 16 years, 156 days, he became the youngest tennis player to ever represent the United States in the Davis Cup, and the youngest player to ever compete in a Davis Cup match, both records he still holds. Coen also competed at Wimbledon in 1928 and 29, twice reaching the third round. In The French Open he reach the fourth round in 1929 and 1930. In US Open he reach the fourth round in 1929.

Coen was mentored by Bill Tilden.



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