Ashley Cooper
Tennis player, Wimbledon champion
Born
September 15th, 1936
88 years ago
Died
2020
5 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Achieved significant success in tennis during the 1950s. Won four Grand Slam singles titles, including the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Represented Australia in the Davis Cup, contributing to numerous team victories. Retired from professional tennis in 1963, becoming a respected figure in the sport.
Won Wimbledon singles title in 1958
Secured two Australian Open singles titles in 1957 and 1958
Claimed two US Open singles titles in 1958 and 1959
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