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Rod Laver
Rod Laver is a famous Australian tennis player who proved his mettle time and again, in both the pre and post open era, in the world of tennis. This sportsman dropped out of school so that he could pursue a career in his favourite sport, tennis. This celebrated tennis player was trained by the legendary coach, Harry Hopman, and the former ventured into amateur tournament by the age of twenty-one. He showed immense talent and dedication, winning prestigious titles like the 'Grand Slams', 'Australian Championships', and 'Wimbledon'. Soon, he worked his way up the ladder, and held the position of world no. 2 for quite some time. Eventually, he became the no. 1 professional tennis player in the world. Once the 'Open Era' in tennis was introduced, he began playing the 'Grand Slams' of 'Wimbledon', winning most matches in the first few years. He was soon signed on by tours like 'National Tennis League', and 'World Championship Tennis'. By the age of 38, he had reduced the number of matches he played. This spectacular tennis champion has received the honour of being induced in the 'Hall of Fame' of three different associations. In recent years, there have been talks about the possibility of his being knighted in the 'Order of Australia'. To know more about his life and works read on
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Born
August 9, 1938
Birth Place
Rockhampton
Nationality
Australian
Sun Sign
Leo
Also Known As
Rodney George Laver, Rodney Laver
Famous As
Tennis player
Height
5'8" (173 cm)
Awards
BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year
Father
Roy Laver
Mother
Melba Roffey
Spouse(s)
Mary Bensen
Siblings
Bob Laver
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Rod Laver: Casper Ruud is the real thing

Australian tennis legend Rod Laver dropped a major praise on Casper Ruud, saying the Norwegian is the "real thing." On Sunday, Ruud saw off Cameron Norrie 6-0 6-2 to win the San Diego Open title. Laver, a former world No. 1, was in the stands watching the final. "This kid...
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Rod Laver, one of tennis’s grandest champions, reconnects with the past at Longwood

NEWTON — Rod Laver is beside himself. No, really. Laver is actually beside himself, posing and pointing at a picture from one of his many tennis victories at Longwood Cricket Club, channeling long-ago memories of a storied career that just recently retained one of the game’s most hallowed records (more on that in a minute), a career set to be celebrated in these parts with the upcoming Laver Cup.
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Rod Laver at U.S. Open final to see if Novak Djokovic achieves Calendar Slam

Novak Djokovic was playing for history on Sunday at the U.S. Open, and Rod Laver was in attendance for the big match. Djokovic was facing Daniil Medvedev in the final and looking to win the Calendar Grand Slam. Laver, who achieved the feat in 1962 and 1969, and Don Budge in 1938, are the only men to have won all four majors in the same calendar year.
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Rod Laver rooting for Novak Djokovic to make Grand Slam history

If Novak Djokovic pulls off “The” Grand Slam Sunday by winning the U.S. Open title, 83-year-old Rod Laver is to be summoned from his Rolex Suite to the court for the championship ceremony. Laver, the last man to sweep all four of the year’s majors 52 years ago, believes he...
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Rod Laver backs Novak Djokovic to achieve calendar Grand Slam: 'I would be thrilled'

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Rod Laver congratulates Novak Djokovic on winning Wimbledon

Australian tennis legend Rod Laver congratulated to world No. 1 Novak Djokovic after the Serb captured his sixth Wimbledon title. Djokovic, ranked at No. 1 in the world, overcame Matteo Berrettini in four sets to win his 20th Grand Slam title. Djokovic has now tied Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal...
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