Tennis
In the singles tournament, Flack lost both of the matches he competed in. His loss in the semifinals of the doubles competition, while carrying no prize at the time, earned him a retroactive bronze medal from the International Olympic Committee. This medal is counted for mixed team rather than Australia, however.
| Athlete | Event | First round | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Finals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | ||||||
| Edwin Flack | Singles | Akratopoulos (GRE) L |
Did not advance | 8 | ||
| Opponent nation | Wins | Losses | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 0 | 2 | .000 |
| Total | 0 | 2 | .000 |
Read more about this topic: Australia At The 1896 Summer Olympics
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