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  1. Vytautas Kevin Gerulaitis (July 26, 1954 – September 17, 1994) was an American professional tennis player, known as Vitas Gerulaitis. In 1975, he won the men's doubles title at Wimbledon, partnering with Sandy Mayer.

  2. Sep 20, 1994 · Vitas Gerulaitis, the flamboyant former professional tennis player, was found dead in a guest cottage on Long Island Sunday afternoon. He was 40. An autopsy was performed yesterday by Suffolk...

  3. Aug 21, 2019 · At Madison Square Garden in 1980, Vitas ended a run of 16 consecutive defeats against Connors. Asked how he had finally managed to overcome his nemesis, Gerulaitis famously replied: “Nobody ...

  4. Jan 23, 2021 · Vitas Gerulaitis was a beloved tennis star known for his long hair, flamboyant style, and ability to befriend his arch rivals. He tragically died in a bizarre incident of carbon monoxide poisoning.

  5. Sep 17, 2014 · Vitas Gerulaitis, tennis' ultimate jetsetter and intense competitor, died 25 years ago aged 40. By James Buddell

  6. Sep 17, 2023 · On this day, September 17 in 1994, Vitas Gerulaitis, the 1977 Australian Open champion, died from carbon monoxide poisoning while staying at friend’s place in Long Island. His death shocked the tennis world, as, according to The Independent, “nobody contributed more to making tennis the coolest sport in town.

  7. Apr 3, 2020 · The undeniable legacy of Vitas Gerulaitis: How to be a better human. He did this with his spirit, a Pied Piper-like capacity for inclusion, generosity and empathy—be it donating thousands of ...

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