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  1. 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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  2. 3 days ago · The legendary Ken Rosewall and Rod Laver were celebrated at Tennis Australia's Legends of Lawn barbecue in London last night. Ken Rosewall was the guest of honour at Tennis Australia’s annual Legends of Lawn barbecue in London last night. The 89-year-old has travelled over to Wimbledon for the ...

  3. Jun 25, 2024 · Discover 14 intriguing facts about Rod Laver, the tennis legend who dominated the sport. From his Grand Slam victories to his remarkable career, immerse yourself in the world of this iconic athlete. Turn Your Curiosity Into Discovery

  4. Jun 30, 2024 · Laver, it’s worth noting, has very nice things to say about the center court at the Australian Open that bears his name, Rod Laver Arena. But not that nice. Rod Laver at Wimbledon in 1969.

  5. 3 days ago · At that same tournament, at 1am on the morning of the singles final against Djokovic, Murray appeared in the Rod Laver Arena players’ box to take photos and videos of his brother Jamie, who had ...

  6. 3 days ago · Rod Laver is the only man to complete a Grand Slam more than once in his career, in 1962 as an amateur and in 1969 as a professional. Pete Sampras won 14 major singles titles in his career, including seven titles at Wimbledon.

  7. 2 days ago · The ‘Rocket’ from Rockhampton is a global sporting icon, who successfully navigated the sport’s transition into the Open era. Laver collected 11 Grand Slam singles titles during his trophy-laden career. Now the current Centre Court crop are making their charge to rocket up to Rod’s level on the Roll of Honour.