Oliver Campbell
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Oliver Edward Michael Campbell (February 25, 1871, Brooklyn
, New York - July 11, 1953, Campbellton, New Brunswick
, Canada) was an American male tennis player.
For over a century, Campbell had the honour of being the youngest male player to win the U.S. singles title. He did it as a 19-year-old student in 1890. That record went to fellow American Pete Sampras
, a younger 19, when he won the title in 1990.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
, New York - July 11, 1953, Campbellton, New Brunswick
Campbellton, New Brunswick
Campbellton is a Canadian city in Restigouche County, New Brunswick.Situated on the south bank of the Restigouche River opposite Pointe-à-la-Croix, Quebec, Campbellton was officially incorporated in 1889 and achieved city status in 1958.Forestry and tourism are major industries in the regional...
, Canada) was an American male tennis player.
For over a century, Campbell had the honour of being the youngest male player to win the U.S. singles title. He did it as a 19-year-old student in 1890. That record went to fellow American Pete Sampras
Pete Sampras
Pete Sampras is a retired American tennis player and former world no. 1. During his 15-year tour career, he won 14 Grand Slam singles titles and became recognized as one of the greatest tennis players of all time....
, a younger 19, when he won the title in 1990.
U.S. Championships
- Singles champion: 1890, 1891, 1892
- Men's Doubles champion: 1888, 1891, 1892
- Men's Doubles runner-up: 1889, 1893
Wins (3)
| Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
| 1890 | U.S. Championships |  Henry SlocumHenry Slocum (tennis player) Henry Warner Slocum, Jr. was an American male tennis player. He was the son of the American politician and Union general Henry Warner Slocum.... |
6–2, 4–6, 6–3, 6–1 |
| 1891 | U.S. Championships (2) | Clarence Hobart Clarence Hobart Clarence Hobart was a tennis player from the United States. He was a six-time champion at the U.S. National Championships, winning three titles in men's doubles in 1890, 1893 and 1894 and three others in mixed doubles in 1892, 1893 and 1905.-U.S... |
2–6, 7–5, 7–9, 6–1, 6–2 |
| 1892 | U.S. Championships (3) | Fred Hovey |
7–5, 3–6, 6–3, 7–5 |