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Harold Segerson Mahony (1867–1905) was a Scottish-born Irish tennis player who is best known for winning the singles title at the Wimbledon Championships in 1896. His career lasted from 1888 until his death in 1905. Mahony was born in Scotland but lived in Ireland for the majority of his life; his family were Irish including both of his parents, the family home was in County Kerry, Southwestern Ireland. He was the last Scottish born man to win Wimbledon until the victory of Andy Murray at the 2013 championships. He won three medals: two (silver and bronze) representing Great Britain and a silver one representing a Mixed team at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris.

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