Gus Touchard

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Gustave F. Touchard of New York (born January 11, 1888), was an outstanding tennis player in the early part of the 20th Century. He was ranked as high as No. 4 in the United States during his career.

At the U.S. Nationals (now known as the U.S. Open), Touchard paired with Raymond D. Little to win the 1911 doubles title and reach the 1912 doubles final.

At the tournament now known as the Cincinnati Masters, Touchard won the 1912 singles title (over Richard H. Palmer) and reached the singles final in 1913 (losing to William S. McEllroy).

He won the National Indoor title three consecutive years (1913, 1914 & 1915) and won the singles title at the New Jersey state championship in 1915.