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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rod_LaverRod Laver - Wikipedia

    Rod Laver. For the American musical group, see Rod Laver (band). Rodney George Laver AC MBE (born 9 August 1938) is an Australian former tennis player. Laver was ranked the world number 1 professional player indisputably for five years from 1965 to 1969 and by some sources also in 1964 and 1970.

  2. May 3, 2024 · Rod Laver, Australian tennis player, the second male player in the history of the game (after Don Budge in 1938) to win the four major singles championships (Australian, French, British [Wimbledon], and U.S.) in one year (1962) and the first to repeat this Grand Slam (1969).

  3. Jan 28, 2023 · Rod Laver ‘Might Have Hurt Somebody’ With a Modern Racket. At 84 years old, the man with his name on the stadium sits courtside at the Australian Open. He likes what he sees. Share full...

  4. www.encyclopedia.com › people › sports-and-gamesRod Laver | Encyclopedia.com

    Jun 8, 2018 · Rod "Rocket" Laver (born 1938) is arguably the best tennis player ever. The Australian ace twice won the Grand Slam of tennis, one of the most elusive goals in sports, and paved the way for future generations of agile, powerful lefties like John McEnroe and Pete Sampras.

  5. Rod Laver won a record 200 tournaments, held the No. 1 world ranking from 1964-70 and his total prize winnings in a 23-year career was half of what the USTA awards the men’s and women’s US Open champions.

  6. No. 1 seed Rod Laver takes on No. 3 seed Tony Roche in the final of the US Open 1969. Rod "The Rocket" Laver is looking for his fourth major championship of the 1969 season, which will...

  7. DAVIS CUP - 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1973; record: 16-4 in singles, 4-0 in doubles. SINGLES RECORD IN THE MAJORS - Australian (21-6), French (25-6), Wimbledon (50-7), US. (44-10). Official tennis bio information on Rod Laver including personal and professional info.

  8. Jul 26, 2018 · 50 Moments That Mattered: Rod Laver wins his second Grand Slam title in 1969, wearing spikes on the lawns of Forest Hills.

  9. www.sportskeeda.com › player › rod-laverRod Laver - Sportskeeda

    Rod Laver is a retired Australian tennis professional who is widely considered one of the two greatest players of all time, along with Roger Federer.

  10. Official tennis player profile of Rod Laver on the ATP Tour. Featuring news, bio, rankings, playing activity, coach, stats, win-loss, points breakdown, videos, and more.

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