Major Josiah George Ritchie was a tennis player from Great Britain.
10 Facts About Major Ritchie
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Major Ritchie was born in Westminster, educated at Brighton College and died in Ashford.
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Major Ritchie was the last British player to win an Olympic medal in singles until Andy Murray won Gold in the 2012 games, in London.
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In 1902 Major Ritchie reached the all comers final at Wimbledon, beating Sydney Smith before losing to Laurence Doherty.
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In 1903 and 1904 Major Ritchie lost in the all comers final to Frank Riseley.
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In March 1907 Major Ritchie caused an upset by defeating Laurence Doherty in the Monte Carlo singles final.
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Major Ritchie was a five times winner of the Championships of Germany, played in Hamburg, from 1903 to 1906 and in 1908.
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Major Ritchie was a five-time winner of the singles title at the Austrian Championship.
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Major Ritchie won three consecutive titles at the Surrey Championships from 1908 to 1910.
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In 1911 Major Ritchie won the Queen's Club Covered Courts Championship, defeating Wilding in five sets.