Edgar Moon

Australian tennis player and champion

Edgar Moon - Australian tennis player and champion
Born

December 3rd, 1904
120 years ago

Died

1976
49 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

Links & References

Achieved success in tennis during the early 20th century. Played proficiently in both singles and doubles formats. Won the Australian Championships in 1926, showcasing dominant performance on home soil. Competed in various international tournaments, representing Australia. His contributions to the sport during a formative period helped shape future generations of players.

Won the 1926 Australian Championships

Competed in Davis Cup representing Australia

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