Ted Avory
Edward Raymond Avory (21 June 1909 – 26 October 1995) was a British tennis player. Born in London, Avory was educated at Stowe School. He was a great-nephew of High Court judge Sir Horace Avory. Most active in tennis during the 1930s, he made regular appearances at Wimbledon in this period and also reached the singles fourth round of the 1932 U.S. National Championships. His career titles include the Kent Championships, Middlesex Championships, Scottish Championships and St George's Hill Tournament. Avory became chairman of the Lawn Tennis Association in the 1960s and was the youngest ever person to ascend to the role. He was vice-president of the All England Club during the 1980s. One of his children, Sonia Avery, was the first wife of famous English satirist William Donaldson. References

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1909 births
1995 deaths
British male tennis players
English male tennis players
Tennis people from Greater London
People educated at Stowe School