Owen Davidson
Tennis Player and Mixed Doubles Champion
Born
October 4th, 1943
81 years ago
Died
2023
2 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Achieved success as a professional tennis player, particularly in mixed doubles. Competed in the Grand Slam tournaments during the 1960s and 1970s. Won the Wimbledon mixed doubles title in 1967 and the US Open mixed doubles title in 1968. Also reached the singles quarterfinals at the Australian Open. Represented Australia in the Davis Cup, contributing to the team's victories.
Wimbledon mixed doubles champion (1967)
US Open mixed doubles champion (1968)
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