Henry Austin

Henry Austin, more commonly known as "Bunny" Austin, was an English tennis player.

He was the last Briton to reach the men's singles final at the Wimbledon Championships for 74 years. This record was not broken until Andy Murray's appearance in 2012. Austin was a crucial part of the British team that won the Davis Cup for three consecutive years from 1933 to 1935.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Henry Wilfred Austin was born on August 26, 1906, in London, England, United Kingdom. He stood 1.76 m tall. He married actress Phyllis Konstam in 1931, and they became one of the celebrity couples of their time.

Austin was also concerned about political matters and became involved in the Oxford Group. He passed away on his 94th birthday on August 26, 2000. He stands 176 cm tall and he is right-handed with a one-handed backhand.

Professional Career

Austin turned amateur in 1926 and retired from tennis in 1939.

He had a career singles record of 455 wins and 108 losses. Austin was a finalist at the 1937 French Championships and reached the Wimbledon final twice, in 1932 and 1938. He and his partner, Fred Perry, were a vital part of the British Davis Cup winning teams.

Career Record

Singles

• Career record: 455–108 (80.8%)
• Career titles: 30
• Highest ranking: No. 2 (1931)

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open: QF (1929)
• French Open: F (1937)
• Wimbledon: F (1932, 1938)
• US Open: QF (1929)

Doubles

• Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances: SF (1926)
• Wimbledon: F (1934)

Mixed Doubles

Best Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Performances

• French Open: F (1931)
• Wimbledon: F (1934)
• US Open: F (1929)

Team competitions

• Davis Cup: W (1933, 1934, 1935, 1936)