Randolph Lycett (27 August 1886, Birmingham – 9 February 1935, Jersey) was an amateur tennis player primarily known for his success in doubles, winning 5 men's doubles and 3 mixed doubles slams. He was also the runner-up at the 1922 Wimbledon men's singles.
Lycett was recognized as one of the dominant players in men's doubles. He was the champion at both the Australasian Championships and Wimbledon multiple times. In April 1924 he won the singles title at the inaugural British Hard Court Championships in Torquay defeating Christiaan van Lennep in the final in four sets. He played in three ties for the British Davis Cup team in 1921 and 1923 and compiled a record of 6 wins and 3 losses.
His cousin was the operatic soprano Miriam Licette.
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