Full name Wilbur Coen Name Wilbur Coen Died February 5, 1998 | Country (sports) United States Role Tennis player | |
Born December 23, 1911 ( 1911-12-23 ) | ||
Wilbur Franklyn Coen, Jr (known also as Junior Coen, 23 December 1911 – 5 February 1998) was an American tennis player. In 1928, at age 7008518400000000000♠16 years, 156 days, he became the youngest tennis player to ever represent the United States in the Davis Cup, and the youngest player to ever compete in a Davis Cup match, both records he still holds. Coen also competed at Wimbledon in 1928 and 29, twice reaching the third round. In The French Open he reach the fourth round in 1929 and 1930. In US Open he reach the fourth round in 1929.
Coen was mentored by Bill Tilden.
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