Charles Saunders (1861–?) was an English real tennis player. ...Charles ' Saunders, our tennis (not lawn tennis) champion and Tom Pettitt, the Englishman', settled in America, started their match for £500 a side, at Dublin, on 26th May, in Sir Edward- Guinness's court. ...
Saunders was the world champion of the sport from 1890, when Tom Pettitt retired, and remained so until 1895. ...Tennis players will be interested to learn that a contest for the tennis championship of the world has been arranged to take place in Dublin, commencing an May 26. England will be represented by Mr. Charles Saunders, of the Prince's Club (the acknowledged champion of England) and Mr. Thomas Pettitt, of Boston, United States, will be his opponent...
See also List of real tennis world champions
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