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Ken Rosewall joined professional tennis in 1957 and was unable to compete in 45 Grand Slam tournaments until the open era arrived in 1968. Summarizing Grand Slam and Pro Slam tournaments, Rosewall won 23 titles, and he has a winning record of 246–46, which represents 84.24% spanning 28 years.
Ken Rosewall, Australian tennis player who was a major competitor for 25 years, winning 18 Grand Slam titles, 8 of which were in men’s singles. He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1980.
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This is a list of the main career statistics of Australian former tennis player Ken Rosewall whose playing career ran from 1951 until 1980.
1 day ago · 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 first time in seven years, to mark 70 years since reaching his first singles final at the prestigious grass-court tournament.
Learn about Ken Rosewall, one of the Australian greats of tennis, who won 18 major titles and achieved a career doubles Grand Slam. Find out his achievements, quotes, news and more on the official Tennis Australia website.
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- November 2, 1934
- Sydney, New South Wales
On a sweltering 100-plus degree day in Melbourne, one better suited for the pool or beach, Rosewall became the oldest major tournament winner in the Open Era when, at age 37 years, 2 months and 1 day, he defeated fellow Aussie Mal Anderson, 7-6, 6-3, 7-5, to win the 1972 Australian Open at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club.
Learn about Ken Rosewall, the Australian tennis legend who played for three decades and won 40 titles, including 11 Grand Slams. Find out his achievements, rivalries, and longevity in this comprehensive biography.
