William V.S. Thorne

William V.S. Thorne
Country (sports)  United States
Turned pro 1882 (amateur tour)
Retired 1888
Singles
Grand Slam Singles results
US Open F (1884)
Doubles
Grand Slam Doubles results
US Open QF (1882, 1884)

William V.S. Thorne was an American tennis player active in the late 19th century.

Thorne reached the All-Comers final of the U.S. National Championships in 1884, defeating future champion Henry Slocum en route. He lost to Howard Taylor, who was subsequently defeated in the Challenge Round by three time defending champion Richard D. Sears.

Grand Slam singles finals

All-Comers Finals (1)

Year Championship Opponent in Final Score in Final
1884U.S. Championships Howard Taylor 4–6, 6–4, 1–6, 4–6
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