Ian McInnes (tennis)

Ian McInnes (1901–1977) was an Australian tennis player. He was also a medical doctor.^[2] At the 1923 U.S. Championships, McInnes lost in the second round to Manuel Alonso Areizaga.^[3] At the 1924 Australasian championships, McInnes caused a huge upset by beating two-time Wimbledon champion Gerald Patterson. Patterson twisted his ankle in the first set and, because of this, his game was affected and he played mainly from the baseline.^[4] McInnes lost in the quarter-finals to Richard Schlesinger.^[5] McInnes lost in the second round of the 1927 Australian championships to Rice Gemmell^[6] In 1967 McInnes attended Gerald Patterson's funeral.^[2]

Ian McInnes

Full name	Ian Donald McInnes[1]
Country (sports)	Australia
Born	(1901-02-18)18 February 1901 Victoria, Australia
Died	19 June 1977(1977-06-19) (aged 76)[1] Ocean Grove, Victoria, Australia
Turned pro	1920 (amateur tour)
Retired	1939
Singles
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	QF (1924)
US Open	2R (1923)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	F (1927)
Mixed doubles
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Australian Open	SF (1924)

Grand Slam finals

Doubles (1 runner-up)

Result	Year	Championship	Surface	Partner	Opponents	Score
Loss	1927	Australian Championships	Grass	Pat O'Hara Wood	Jack Hawkes Gerald Patterson	6–8, 1–6, 2–6