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William Tatem Tilden II (February 10, 1893 – June 5, 1953), nicknamed "Big Bill", was an American tennis player. Tilden was the world No. 1 amateur for six consecutive years, from 1920 to 1925, and was ranked as the world No. 1 professional by Ray Bowers in 1931 and 1932 and Ellsworth Vines in 1933.
Jun 1, 2024 · Bill Tilden was an American tennis player who dominated the game for more than a decade, winning seven U.S. championships (now the U.S. Open), three Wimbledon Championships, and two professional titles.
Jun 24, 2014 · Tilden was a superstar in his sport in the 1920s, but being gay was different then. He died alone and largely forgotten amid scandal. By John Carvalho | June 24, 2014, 7:14 am PDT. On Wednesday...
William Tatem Tilden II towered over tennis both literally and figuratively. Known as “Big Bill,” he thoroughly dominated the game from 1920-1926. During that stretch, the 6-foot-2 foot Tilden won six straight U.S. National Championship Men’s Singles titles (7 overall) and Wimbledon three times.
Aug 30, 2009 · Bill Tilden was the dominant men’s player of the 1920s, and still holds the record for consecutive U.S. Open wins by a man, but his off-the-court vices caused him to be shunned by...
After more than three hours, Big Bill Tilden was born, winning the final set 6-3. Suddenly, Tilden was transformed. He was unbeatable. The record of his dominance is clear.
William Tatem Tilden II, nicknamed "Big Bill", was an American tennis player. Tilden was the world No. 1 amateur for six consecutive years, from 1920 to 1925, and was ranked as the world No. 1 professional by Ray Bowers in 1931 and 1932 and Ellsworth Vines in 1933.
