Ali Athar Fyzee

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAli Athar Hassan Ally•Fyzee
Used nameAli Athar•Fyzee
Born28 August 1883 in Mumbai, Maharashtra (IND)
Died3 November 1963 in London, England (GBR)
NOC India

Biography

Athar Ali Fyzee was a medical doctor who trained and practiced in London, giving him ample opportunity to play on the continent. Fyzee played at Wimbledon 11 times between 1910-33, with a best finish in singles of round three in 1926. He also played at Roland Garros in 1925-27, 1929 and 1934, making the round of 16 in 1925 where he lost to René Lacoste. Fyzee played Davis Cup for India in four ties between 1921-25, winning four of seven matches. His brother, Ali Azhar Fyzee, also played Davis Cup for India, and at Wimbledon, and they frequently played doubles together.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Tennis IND Ali Athar Fyzee
Singles, Men (Olympic) =33