Bill Tilden

Quick Facts

Full Name	Bill Tilden
Occupation	Tennis Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 10, 1893(1893-02-10)
Age	131
Date Of Death	1953-06-05
Birthplace	Philadelphia
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Aquarius

Bill Tilden Biography

Bill Tilden is one of the most popular and richest Tennis Player who was born on February 10, 1893 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. World No. #1 player, for 7 years who took home 15 majors with 10 of them being Grand Slams.

He and Babe Ruth were both part of the 1920s, known as the Golden Age of Sports. and He and Babe Ruth were both part of the 1920s, known as the Golden Age of Sports. were both in the 1920s, which is known as the Golden Age of Sports.

He stayed with his aunt until 48.

Bill Tilden Net Worth

Bill Tilden is one of the richest Tennis Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bill Tilden 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His mother passed away when he was just 18 years old. Shortly after his father and elder brother died too, causing him to suffer from depression.

He was regarded as one of tennis’s most outstanding players, however his homosexuality was generally viewed with suspicion and contempt.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Bill Tilden height 6 ft 2 in Bill weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Bill Tilden Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Bill Ranked on the list of most popular Tennis Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bill Tilden celebrates birthday on February 10 of every year.

Top Facts about Bill Tilden

1. Bill Tilden won 10 Grand Slam singles titles.
2. He was the world No. 1 player for seven years.
3. Tilden won 138 consecutive matches from 1924-1925.
4. He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1959.
5. Tilden was arrested twice for homosexuality, tarnishing his legacy.
6. He wrote several instructional books on tennis technique and strategy.
7. Tilden coached top players such as Vinnie Richards and Alice Marble.
8. He played a key role in establishing the Davis Cup competition.
9. Tilden’s aggressive serve-and-volley style revolutionized tennis tactics.
10. His career record includes over 900 match wins and only 62 losses.

What is Bill Tilden famous for?

Bill Tilden, byname of William Tatem Tilden II, also called Big Bill, (born February 10, 1893, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died June 5, 1953, Hollywood, California), American tennis player who dominated the game for more than a decade, winning seven U.S. championships (now the U.S. Open), three Wimbledon …

How did Bill Tilden affect the 1920s?

William Tatem Tilden II towered over tennis both literally and figuratively. Known as “Big Bill,” he thoroughly dominated the game from 1920-26. During that stretch, the 6-foot-2 foot Tilden won six straight U.S. National Championship Men’s Singles titles and Wimbledon twice.

How many Grand Slams did Bill Tilden win?

10

Did Tilden participate in the 1924 Olympics?

The American greats Bill Tilden and Bill Johnston (“Big Bill” and “Little Bill”) did not compete , but Vincent Richards was ranked world #2 in 1924 and the rest of the United States team (R.

How fast was Bill Tilden serve?

Even in the early 1920s, the talk of the town was Bill Tilden’s cannonball serve, which was said to have been clocked at 163.3 miles per hour.