Donald Paterson Turnbull (28 May 1909 – 30 January 1994) was an Australian professional tennis player. He won the men's doubles title at the Australian Championships twice, in 1936 and 1937.ITF Pro Circuit: Donald Turnbull Turnbull represented Australia in three Davis Cup ties, including the 1933 Europe Zone final against Great Britain.Davis Cup: Donald Turnbull Turnbull beat defending champion Edgar Moon at the 1931 Australian Championships. Turnbull's forehand was in fine form and Moon made the mistake of not targeting Turnbull's weaker backhand. Turnbull came from 2–0 down in the fifth set to win. Turnbull lost in the semifinals to Jack Crawford in straight sets.
Grand Slam finals
Doubles (2 titles, 3 runner-ups) ResultYearChampionship SurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreLoss 1934Australian Championships Grass Adrian Quist Pat Hughes Fred Perry 8–6, 3–6, 4–6, 6–3, 3–6Loss 1935French Championships Clay Vivian McGrath Jack Crawford Adrian Quist 1–6, 4–6, 2–6Win 1936Australian Championships Grass Adrian Quist Jack Crawford Vivian McGrath 6–8, 6–2, 6–1, 3–6, 6–2Win 1937Australian Championships Grass Adrian Quist John Bromwich Jack Harper 6–2, 9–7, 1–6, 6–8, 6–4Loss 1939Australian Championships Grass Colin Long John Bromwich Adrian Quist 4–6, 5–7, 2–6
Mixed doubles (1 runner-up) ResultYearChampionship SurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreLoss 1937Australian Championships Grass Dorothy Stevenson Harry Hopman Nell Hall Hopman 6–3, 3–6, 2–6
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