Samuel Ritchie Neel (1875-1947) was an American male tennis player who was active in the late 19th century. In 1896, Neel won the men's doubles title at the U.S. National Championships with his brother Carr Neel, defeating defending champions Robert Wrenn and Malcolm Chace. The pair also reached the final in 1894. In singles, Neel reached the semifinals of the Western States Championships in 1899. Grand Slam finals Doubles (1 titles, 1 runner-up) References 19th-century American people 19th-century male tennis players United States National champions (tennis) Grand Slam (tennis) champions in men's doubles 1875 births 1947 deaths American male tennis players Tennis people from Montana