| Full name | Thomas King Fitchett |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | .svg/1280px-Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg.png) Australia |
| Born | 1896 (1896) Kew, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 9 September 1985 (aged 85) Kew, Victoria, Australia |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | F (1930) |
Thomas King Fitchett (1896 – 1985) was an Australian tennis player.
Fitchett was born in Melbourne and attended Trinity Grammar School.[1]
Active from the 1910s to 1930s, Fitchett was a regular interstate representative for Victoria throughout his career. He made the men's doubles final of the 1930 Australian Championships, partnering John Hawkes.[2]
Fitchett was the father of Hawthorn footballer and state cricketer Michael Fitchett.[3]
Grand Slam finals
Men's doubles (1 runner-up)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1930 | Australian Championships | Grass | John Hawkes |
Jack Crawford Harry Hopman |
6–8, 1–6, 6–2, 3–6 |
References
- ^ "Lawn Tennis". The Herald. 11 December 1914. p. 2. Retrieved 8 November 2025 – via Trove.
- ^ "T.K. Fitchett's Example". The Herald. 20 November 1933. p. 15. Retrieved 8 November 2025 – via Trove.
- ^ "Tennis Juniors Show Ability and Keenness Coaching At Kooyong". The Argus (Melbourne). 25 October 1944. p. 7. Retrieved 8 November 2025 – via Trove.
External links
- Tim Fitchett at the Association of Tennis Professionals
