| Fullname | Robert Orr Kimbrell |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Birth date | October 17, 1923 |
| Birth place | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Death date | September 19, 2010 (aged 86) |
| Death place | Downey, California, United States |
| Usopenmixedresult | F (1946) |
Robert Orr Kimbrell (October 17, 1923 – September 19, 2010) was an American tennis player.
Born in Los Angeles, Kimbrell was active as a tennis player during the 1940s.[1] He won the singles title at the 1944 Santa Monica championships, defeating the top–seed Pride Morey Lewis in the final, and finished runner–up in mixed doubles at the 1946 U.S. National Championships, partnering Louise Brough.[2]
Kimbrell competed in collegiate tennis for the USC Trojans while studying engineering and was a member of the Skull and Dagger society. He was married to fellow USC alumnus Marjorie Meeker. After finishing college, Kimbrell settled in Downey and spent over three decades working for the Los Angeles County Flood Control District.[3]
Grand Slam finals
Mixed doubles (1 runner-up)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1946 | U.S. Championships | Grass | Louise Brough | Margaret Osborne duPont Bill Talbert | 3–6, 4–6 |
References
- ^ "Robert Orr Kimbrell". The Downey Patriot. 23 September 2010.
- ^ "Kimbrell Nabs Tennis Crown". The Los Angeles Times. September 5, 1944.
- ^ "Kimbrell, Meeker Nuptials". The Southwest Wave. July 21, 1949.