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    Rod Laver. For the American musical group, see Rod Laver (band). Rodney George Laver AC MBE (born 9 August 1938) is an Australian former tennis player. Laver was ranked the world number 1 professional player indisputably for five years from 1965 to 1969 and by some sources also in 1964 and 1970.

  2. Jun 28, 2024 · Rod Laver, Australian tennis player, the second male player in the history of the game (after Don Budge in 1938) to win the four major singles championships (Australian, French, British [Wimbledon], and U.S.) in one year (1962) and the first to repeat this Grand Slam (1969).

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  3. Rod Laver won a record 200 tournaments, held the No. 1 world ranking from 1964-70 and his total prize winnings in a 23-year career was half of what the USTA awards the men’s and women’s US Open champions.

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  4. Jan 28, 2023 · Rod Laver ‘Might Have Hurt Somebody’ With a Modern Racket. At 84 years old, the man with his name on the stadium sits courtside at the Australian Open. He likes what he sees. Share full article.

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  5. Jun 8, 2018 · Learn about Rod Laver, the Australian tennis player who won two Grand Slams and became the first tennis millionaire. Discover his early life, career highlights, and achievements in this comprehensive biography.

  6. DAVIS CUP - 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1973; record: 16-4 in singles, 4-0 in doubles. SINGLES RECORD IN THE MAJORS - Australian (21-6), French (25-6), Wimbledon (50-7), US. (44-10). Official tennis bio information on Rod Laver including personal and professional info.

  7. Sep 18, 2018 · Playing left-handed with a single-handed backhand, he won 11 Grand Slam crowns with 200 career titles and was world No 1. He was a true legend! Would Laver have been great in any era? "I think he...

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