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  1. Gottfried Alexander Maximilian Walter Kurt Freiherr von Cramm (German: [ˈɡɔtfʁiːt fɔn ˈkʁam] ⓘ; 7 July 1909 – 8 November 1976) was a German tennis player who won the French Championships twice and reached the final of a Grand Slam singles tournament on five other occasions. He was ranked number 2 in the world in 1934 and 1936, and ...

  2. Gottfried von Cramm was one of Germany's greatest tennis players, who refused to join the Nazi Party and stood up to the regime. He was also a gay man in a relationship with a Jewish actor, and his legacy has been overshadowed by history.

  3. Gottfried Alexander Maximilian Walter Kurt Freiherr von Cramm, auch genannt der Tennis-Baron, war ein deutscher Tennisspieler, der dem südost-niedersächsischen Adelsgeschlecht von Cramm entstammte. Er spielte 101-mal für Deutschland im Davis Cup und konnte dabei 82 Spiele im Einzel und Doppel gewinnen. In den 1930er Jahren war er ein ...

  4. Learn about the life and career of Baron Gottfried von Cramm, a German tennis champion and a gentleman of the game. He won seven Grand Slam titles, including two French Championships, and faced political and personal challenges in his Davis Cup matches.

  5. May 1, 2014 · Learn about the incredible story of Gottfried von Cramm, a gay aristocrat who refused to join the Nazi regime and won two Roland Garros titles. Discover how he became a prisoner of war, a friend of the American jet set and a tennis club benefactor.

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  7. Aug 5, 2011 · Von Cramm, a fifth-set specialist, broke out for a 4-1 lead, but the canny Budge changed tactics and hit back to level. In a little over two years, Britain would be at war with Germany, but...

  8. Learn about the life and achievements of Gottfried von Cramm, a German tennis champion who defied Nazism and homosexuality. He won multiple titles, was arrested by the Nazis, and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

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