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Vernon Kirby (Vernon Gordon Kirby) was born on 22 June, 1911 in Durban, South Africa, is a South African tennis player. Discover Vernon Kirby's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 83 years old?
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Vernon Gordon Kirby |
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N/A |
| Age |
83 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
22 June, 1911 |
| Birthday |
22 June |
| Birthplace |
Durban, South Africa |
| Date of death |
27 September, 1994 |
| Died Place |
Perth, Australia |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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Vernon Kirby Height, Weight & Measurements
At 83 years old, Vernon Kirby height is 1.71 m .
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1.71 m |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Vernon Kirby Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Vernon Kirby worth at the age of 83 years old? Vernon Kirby’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Vernon Kirby's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
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Timeline
Vernon Gordon 'Bob' Kirby (22 June 1911 – 27 September 1994) was a South African tennis player.
Kirby was educated at the Durban High School where he played cricket and football.
He started tennis at the age of five and played in his spare time while at school.
In May 1931 Kirby and his teammate and compatriot Norman Farquharson, were runners-up in the doubles final of the French Championships, losing in straight sets to the American pair George Lott and John Van Ryn.
In July he won against George Lyttleton-Rogers in the final of the Wimbledon Plate, a tournament for players who were defeated in the first or second rounds of the singles competition at the Wimbledon Championships.
Later in July Kirby beat his doubles partner in straight sets in the singles final of the Scottish Championships at Peebles.
He also won the North of England Championships in Scarborough, North Yorkshire in singles and doubles.
He was victorious in the doubles in 1931 and 1932.
Between 1931 and 1937 he played in ten ties for the South African Davis Cup team.
He was ranked the third in the South African rankings in 1932 and World No. 9 in 1935 by J. Brooks Fenno, Jr. of The Literary Digest.
In 1933 he won the Kent Championships and in January 1934 he was victorious in the Estoril tournament.
Kirby reached the singles final of the South African Championships on four occasions (1933, 1935, 1937, 1938).
In 1934 Kirby reached the singles quarterfinal of the Wimbledon Championships but lost in four sets to American Sidney Wood.
Later that same year at the U.S. National Championships he defeated future Grand Slam winner Don Budge in the fourth round to reach the semifinal in which he lost to eventual champion Fred Perry in four sets.
In 1935 he reached the mixed doubles final of the Australian Championships with the Australian Birdie Bond.
They were defeated by Australian Louise Bickerton and Frenchman Christian Boussus in three sets.
The best team result was reaching the semifinal of the European Zone in 1935 against Czechoslovakia.
Kirby had a Davis Cup match record of 16 wins vs. 8 losses and was more successful in doubles (7–1) than singles (9–7).
In 1937 he won the East Grinstead Open in England, the same year he was ranked No. 1 in South Africa.
Kirby died in September 1994 in Perth, Australia.
