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Laver, Rod(ney) George

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Laver, Rod(ney) George (1938- )

Australian lawn-tennis player. He was one of the greatest left-handed players, and the first player to win the Grand Slam twice (1962 and 1969).

Career highlights

Wimbledon

singles: 1961-62, 1968-69; doubles: 1971; mixed: 1959-60

US Open

singles: 1962, 1969

French Open

singles: 1962, 1969; doubles: 1961; mixed: 1961

Australian Open

singles: 1960, 1962, 1969; doubles: 1959-61, 1969

He won four Wimbledon singles titles, the Australian title three times, the US Open twice, and the French Open twice. He turned professional after winning Wimbledon in 1962 but returned when the championships were opened to professionals in 1968. The centre court at Melbourne Park, the venue for the Australian Open, is called the Rod Laver Arena in his honour.
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