won seven consecutive Davis Cup trophies, from 1920 to 1926, a record that still stands. In September 1927, Johnston announced his retirement after the U.S. Davis Cup loss to the French team consisting of the 'Four Musketeers' and confirmed his decision in mid-1928. He turned down an offer to become professional. Johnston was renowned for the power and deadliness of his forehand drive, which he hit shoulder-high with a Western grip and which was considered the best forehand of his time. After his tennis career, Johnston was active in the brokerage industry. He died of tuberculosis on May 1, 1946 at the age of 51. Legacy Bill Johnston was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1958. Grand Slam finals Singles: 9 (3 titles, 6 runners-up) Doubles (3 titles) Mixed doubles (1 title) Performance timeline Events with a challenge round: (WC) won; (CR) lost the challenge round; (FA) all comers' finalist (OF) only for French players References External links American male tennis players 20th-century deaths from tuberculosis Tennis players from San Francisco International Tennis Hall of Fame inductees United States National champions (tennis) Wimbledon champions (pre-Open Era) 1894 births 1946 deaths Grand Slam (tennis) champions in men's singles Grand Slam (tennis) champions in mixed doubles Grand Slam (tennis) champions in men's doubles Tuberculosis deaths in California United States Navy personnel of World War I World number 1 ranked male tennis players