Donald Paterson Turnbull (28 May 1909 – 30 January 1994) was an Australian professional tennis player. He won the men's doubles title at the Australian Championships twice, in 1936 and 1937.[2] Turnbull represented Australia in three Davis Cup ties, including the 1933 Europe Zone final against Great Britain.[3] Turnbull beat defending champion Edgar Moon at the 1931 Australian Championships. Turnbull's forehand was in fine form and Moon made the mistake of not targeting Turnbull's weaker backhand. Turnbull came from 2–0 down in the fifth set to win.[4] Turnbull lost in the semifinals to Jack Crawford in straight sets.
Grand Slam finals
Doubles (2 titles, 3 runner-ups)
| Result
|
Year
|
Championship
|
Surface
|
Partner
|
Opponents
|
Score
|
| Loss |
1934 |
Australian Championships |
Grass |
Adrian Quist |
Pat Hughes
Fred Perry |
8–6, 3–6, 4–6, 6–3, 3–6
|
| Loss |
1935 |
French Championships |
Clay |
Vivian McGrath |
Jack Crawford
Adrian Quist |
1–6, 4–6, 2–6
|
| Win |
1936 |
Australian Championships |
Grass |
Adrian Quist |
Jack Crawford
Vivian McGrath |
6–8, 6–2, 6–1, 3–6, 6–2
|
| Win |
1937 |
Australian Championships |
Grass |
Adrian Quist |
John Bromwich
Jack Harper |
6–2, 9–7, 1–6, 6–8, 6–4
|
| Loss |
1939 |
Australian Championships |
Grass |
Colin Long |
John Bromwich
Adrian Quist |
4–6, 5–7, 2–6
|
Mixed doubles (1 runner-up)
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