Laurence Doherty Tennis player

Hugh Laurence "Laurie" Doherty (8 October 1875 – 21 August 1919) was a former World No. 1 English tennis player and younger brother of Reggie Doherty. He was a six-time slam champion and a double Olympic Gold medalist at the 1900 Summer Olympics in singles and doubles (also winning a Bronze in mixed doubles).

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Laurence Doherty
Birth dateOctober 08, 1875
Birth place
Wimbledon London
Date of deathAugust 21, 1919
Place of death
Broadstairs
Height (meters)1.78

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Tennis player

playsRight-handed (one-handed backhand)

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