Louis Harry Waidner (November 16, 1874 in Chicago, Illinois – August 11, 1944 in

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) was an American tennis player in the early 20th century. In 1903, Waidner teamed with Kreigh Collins to reach the doubles final of the U.S. Nationals, losing to

Reginald Doherty Reginald "Reggie" or "R. F." Frank Doherty (14 October 1872 – 29 December 1910) was a British tennis player and the older brother of tennis player Laurence Doherty. He was known in the tennis world as "R.F." rather than "Reggie".

and

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, 7–5, 6–3, 6–3. At the tennis tournament in

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, Waidner reached three finals: the 1904 singles final and doubles finals in 1901 and 1903. He lost the singles final to future International Tennis Hall of Famer

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, 7–5, 6–0, 6–3. A former president of the USTA/Midwest Section, Waidner has been enshrined in the USTA/Midwest Hall of Fame. He also served as a member of the executive committee of the United States Tennis Association.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Waidner, Luis Harry 1874 births 1944 deaths American male tennis players Tennis players from Chicago