David Piers of Truro, Nova Scotia was known as the King of Clay. He reigned the court from the early 1950’s to the late 1960’s and is one of the finest tennis players Nova Scotia has produced.

Piers’ impressive accomplishments include, 58 Nova Scotia Open crowns, 46 New Brunswick Open titles, and 21 Prince Edward Island championships. He was a member of Team Nova Scotia and was one of the National Under 18 champions in 1951. Piers was ranked the number one Under 18 player in 1958 and was also ranked tenth in open competition in 1956 and 1957. David Piers was inducted into the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame in 1988.