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| Full name | Enrique Gerardo Maier Müller |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  / Spain |
| Born | (1910-12-31)31 December 1910 |
| Died | August 22, 1981(1981-08-22) (aged 70) |
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1935) |
| French Open | 3R (1935) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1932) |
| US Open | QF (1935) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1935) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1935) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1935) |
| Wimbledon | W (1932) |
| US Open | W (1935) |
Enrique 'Bubi' Maier (December 31, 1910 – August 22, 1981) was a male Spanishtennis player who was mainly active in the 1930s.
Maier became Wimbledon champion in the mixed doubles in 1932 when, partnered withElizabeth Ryan, they defeatedHarry Hopman andJosane Sigart in straight sets.[1] He was the first Spanish male player to win a Wimbledon title. In that same year he also reached the quarterfinals of the singles championship, beating FrenchmanJean Borotra along the way, and losing to eventual championEllsworth Vines.
In 1935 he competed in the mixed doubles competition at the U.S. National Championships held at theLongwood Cricket Club (Boston,Massachusetts) together with the AmericanSarah Palfrey. They won the title by beating the Czechoslovak-British pairRoderick Menzel /Kay Stammers in three sets.
Maier competed in theDavis Cup for the first time in 1929 against Germany and in total competed in nine ties in which he won and lost 13 matches.[2]
He was the son ofOtto Maier who played forFC Barcelona, and his wife, Anna Elizabeth Müller.[3]
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1932 | Wimbledon | Grass |  Elizabeth Ryan |  Josane Sigart Harry Hopman | 7–5, 6–2 |
| Win | 1935 | U.S. Championships | Grass | Sarah Palfrey |  Kay Stammers Roderick Menzel | 6–4, 4–6, 6–3 |
