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Pancho Gonzales. Ricardo Alonso " Pancho " González (May 9, 1928 – July 3, 1995), known sometimes as Richard Gonzales, was an American tennis player. He won 15 major singles titles, including two U.S. National Singles Championships in 1948 and 1949, and 13 Professional Grand Slam titles.
May 9, 2024 · Pancho Gonzales (born May 9, 1928, Los Angeles, California, U.S.—died July 3, 1995, Las Vegas, Nevada) was an American tennis player who won the U.S. professional championship in men’s singles eight times, seven consecutively (1953–59, 1961).
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In a sport that embraces the amount of major titles won, Richard “Pancho” Gonzales collected only four – two each in singles and doubles – but when conversations arise about what players are considered the best in history, Gonzales’s name always surfaces to the top.
Jan 12, 2022 · A fictional story of Pancho Gonzales, the legendary tennis player, facing an alien invader in a match for the fate of the planet. Read how he used his serve, returns, volleys and attitude to win the epic encounter.
May 9, 2018 · In 1969, at the age of 41, he enjoyed one of the most famous comeback victories in Wimbledon history when he beat Charlie Pasarell 22-24, 1-6, 16-14, 6-3, 11-9 after five hours and 12 minutes.
May 24, 2022 · Learn how Pancho Gonzales, the legendary Mexican-American tennis player who won 15 major titles and dominated the pro circuit, has been overlooked by tennis history. His son and nephew share his story and challenge the sport to restore his legacy.
Oct 11, 2017 · Ricardo Alonzo “Pancho” Gonzalez was the first Hispanic man to win the U.S. Championships, taking back-to-back titles in 1948-49, and winning the first of those when he was just 20 years old.
