Ken Rosewall
Australian tennis player and champion
Born
November 2nd, 1934
90 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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An accomplished tennis player, he competed from the 1950s to the 1970s. Rosewall captured a total of eight Grand Slam singles titles, including four Australian Opens. He was the first player to win the Australian Open in both amateur and professional categories. Rosewall's competitive spirit and longevity in the sport contributed to his legacy, becoming a fixture in tennis history.
Won the Australian Open four times
Claimed the US Open twice
Secured the French Open title in 1968
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