Former Wimbledon champion Neale Fraser has died aged 91.
The Australian received the Wimbledon title in 1960 and the US Nationwide Championships in 1959 and 1960, when tennis was nonetheless a novice sport.
He additionally received 11 Slam males’s doubles titles and 5 combined Slam titles and have become world No. 1 in males’s singles in 1959.
Fraser was a member of 4 Davis Cup successful groups as a participant earlier than transferring on to captain Australia on the occasion for twenty-four years, successful it an extra 4 instances.
“A real legend of Australian tennis, who will likely be missed by many all over the world,” Tennis Australia stated.
Fraser defeated compatriot Rod Laver to say the Wimbledon and US titles in 1960.
“I’m deeply saddened by the passing of my beloved companion and Neale Fraser,” Laver stated.
“He was a real jewel within the golden age of Australian tennis greats – an outstanding world champion, Grand Slam champion, and Davis Cup icon.
“Neale beat me in two main finals, he pushed me to be a greater participant. My deepest condolences [his wife] Thea and Neale’s prolonged household. I’ll miss you dearly, my buddy. Relaxation in peace.”
Former Wimbledon champion Pat Money was a member of Australia’s Davis Cup successful groups in 1983 and 1986 underneath Fraser, who he stated was like a father to him.
Money added: “He simply knew how you can make you are feeling essential and play very well.”
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