Former Wimbledon champion Neale Fraser has died aged 91.
The Australian received the Wimbledon singles title in 1960 in addition to the US Nationwide Championships in 1959 and 1960, when tennis was nonetheless an newbie sport.
He additionally claimed 11 males’s doubles and 5 blended doubles Slam titles and have become the lads’s singles world primary in 1959.
Fraser was a member of 4 triumphant Davis Cup groups as a participant earlier than happening to captain Australia within the occasion for twenty-four years, successful it 4 additional instances.
“A real legend of Australian tennis, who might be missed by so many world wide,” mentioned Tennis Australia.
Fraser beat compatriot Rod Laver to say the Wimbledon and US titles in 1960.
“I’m deeply saddened to listen to of the passing of my pricey mate and fellow lefty, Neale Fraser,” mentioned Laver.
“He was a real gem in a golden period of Australian tennis legends – an unbelievable world primary, a Grand Slam champion, and a Davis Cup icon.
“Neale bested me in two main finals, pushing me to change into a greater participant. My heartfelt condolences exit to [his wife] Thea and Neale’s prolonged household. I’ll miss you dearly, buddy. Relaxation in peace.”
Former Wimbledon champion Pat Money was a member of the Australia workforce that received the Davis Cup in 1983 and 1986 below Fraser, who he mentioned was like a father to him.
Money added: “He simply knew easy methods to make you are feeling necessary and play your greatest.”