Bunny Austin

Henry Wilfred "Bunny" Austin (August 26, 1906 – August 26, 2000) was a British tennis player. As of 2005 he was the last male British tennis player to reach the final of Wimbledon, achieving that in 1932 and 1938. He was also a finalist at the 1938 French Open. Along with Fred Perry, he was a vital part of the British team that won the Davis Cup three times from 1933-35. He is also remembered as the first tennis player to wear shorts.

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August 26 - 1906 - 2000 - Tennis - 2005 - Wimbledon - 1932 - 1938 - French Open - Fred Perry - Davis Cup - 1933 - 35

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Austin was brought up in South Norwood, London. The nickname Bunny came from a comic strip, Wilfred. Encouraged by his father, who was determined that he become a sportsman, he joined Norhurst Tennis Club aged six.

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South Norwood - London

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