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Francis "Frank" Arthur Sedgman AO (born 29 October 1927) is an Australian former world No. 1 tennis player. Over the course of a three-decade career, Sedgman won five Grand Slam singles tournaments as an amateur as well as 22 Grand Slam doubles tournaments.
In celebration of his 80 th birthday in 2007, legendary Australian player Frank Sedgman was thrown a gala birthday party, attended by 400 guests. There was one surprise: legendary Jack Kramer flew in from Los Angeles to take part in the festivities.
Jul 5, 2022 · In 1952, Australia’s Frank Sedgman claimed men’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles titles at The Championships – a triple feat that has never been replicated. At 94, the much-loved legend still remembers that period well.
Frank Sedgman is one of the last surviving tennis greats from the golden age of the 1950s. For years, he was the world number one - and this year is the 70th anniversary of his first US Open ...
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Apr 8, 2009 · Learn about Frank Sedgman's tennis career, from his early coaching by Harry Hopman to his Wimbledon and Australian Open titles, and his Davis Cup matches. Read his stories of his wins, losses, injuries and travels with Hopman and other legends.
Aug 20, 2022 · Learn how Frank Sedgman became the first Australian to win Wimbledon and Davis Cup singles titles, and how he inspired the Golden Era of Aussie tennis. Discover his story, style, and legacy in this comprehensive profile.
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Oct 29, 2014 · As one of the pioneers of gym training as a vital strength and conditioning tool, and eventual mentor to the great Margaret Smith Court, Sedgman broke an 18-year Australian singles drought at ...
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