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Ken Rosewall

  1. Doubles Slump
    Sports Illustrated logo Sports Illustrated 1 day ago

    Bill Tilden brought tennis into the public's consciousness and was a dominant doubles player (four titles) at the U.S. Championships throughout that decade. By the post-World War II years, the French doubles finals were a kaleidoscope of delight,...

  2. Roger Federer, John McEnroe and a different kind of GOAT debate
    Oregon Live logo Oregon Live 4 days ago
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    Maybe the French Open unfairly barred him from playing (Jimmy Connors). Maybe the outdated amateur ideal suppressed his Grand Slam opportunities (Don Budge, Jack Kramer, Pancho Gonzalez, Lew Hoad, Ken Rosewall, Rod Laver). Maybe his generation was...

  3. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago
    Tennis legends Rod Laver (front L) and Ken Rosewall (middle L) sit near Britain's Duke of Kent Prince Edward (bottom R) before the start of the match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012...

    Tennis legends Rod Laver (front L) and Ken Rosewall (middle L) sit near Britain's Duke of Kent Prince Edward (bottom R) before the start of the match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012... View Photo »

  4. He’s got his family to think about, and he’s got sacks of money so he can do whatever he likes
    – Ken Rosewall SOURCE: The New York Times 4 weeks ago
  5. Tennis Hall of Fame to induct Mike Davies, New Haven Open CEO
    New Haven Register logo New Haven Register 5 days ago

    He also added chairs for players to sit during changeovers. Davies contracted the first major network to broadcast a tennis match, when NBC aired the WCT final between Rod Laver and Ken Rosewall in 1972. “Mike Davies was a true trailblazer for the...

  6. Djokovic and Nadal the great new rivalry
    The Roar 1 week ago

    In numbers alone, Nadal and Djokovic remain some way behind the greatest rivalry of them all – Laver’s incredible 142 recorded showdowns with fellow legend Ken Rosewall. But for a series perhaps only halfway through, Nadal and Djokovic’s is undoubtedly...

  7. Nadal beats Federer in Open showdown
    Fiji Times logo Fiji Times 2 weeks ago

    That eight of the nine previous grand slam meetings between the two modern greats of the game had been in finals gave the match a heightened feel. Then there was the presence of Australian tennis royalty in the packed Rod Laver Arena stands ù Rod Laver...

  8. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago
    Tennis legend Ken Rosewall (C) carries in the trophy before the start of the match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament on January 29, 2012.

    Tennis legend Ken Rosewall (C) carries in the trophy before the start of the match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament on January 29, 2012. View Photo »

  9. I’d like to say Roger reminds me of myself
    – Ken Rosewall SOURCE: The New York Times 4 weeks ago
  10. John Newcombe VS Ken Rosewall: Wimbledon Final 1970 [(Part 2 of 3) HD]
    YouTube Logo YouTube Videos 13 months ago
  11. Murray gives Djokovic biggest test yet
    FOX Sports logo FOX Sports 2 weeks ago

    The pair met here in last year's final but that straight-set victory for the Serb pales when compared to the drama that kept the prime minister of Australia, Rod Laver, Ken Rosewall, Frank Sedgman and other champions gasping in their seats until 12:35...

  12. Nadal presses on to extendhis mastery over Federer
    The Independent logo The Independent 2 weeks ago

    In reaching his 15th final Nadal has only six men ahead of him on the all-time list – Federer (23), Lendl (19), Pete Sampras (18), Rod Laver (17), Bjorn Borg (16) and Ken Rosewall (16). On the day before the tournament started Nadal wondered whether he...

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About Ken Rosewall

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Kenneth Robert ("Ken") Rosewall AM MBE (born 2 November 1934, in Sydney, Australia) is a former amateur and professional tennis player who won Grand Slam singles titles in Australia, the United States, and France. He is considered to be one of the top male tennis players of all time. He had a renowned backhand and enjoyed a long career at the... Full Article

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Tennis legend Ken Rosewall (C) carries in the trophy before the start of the match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament on January 29, 2012.
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  1. Tennis legend Ken Rosewall (C) carries in the trophy before the start of the match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament on January 29, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    Tennis legend Ken Rosewall (C) carries in the trophy before the start of the match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament on January 29, 2012.

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  2. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 29: Former Australian tennis players Rod Laver (C) and Ken Rosewall (R) look on during the opening ceremony prior to the men's final match between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal of Spain during day fourteen of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 29: Former Australian tennis players Rod Laver (C) and Ken Rosewall (R) look on during the opening ceremony prior to the men's final match between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal of Spain during day fourteen of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on...

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  3. Former Australian tennis great's Rod Laver, right, and Ken Rosewall hold the Australian Open men's singles trophy aloft prior to the start of the men's singles final between Spain's Rafael Nadal and Serbia's Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Former Australian tennis great's Rod Laver, right, and Ken Rosewall hold the Australian Open men's singles trophy aloft prior to the start of the men's singles final between Spain's Rafael Nadal and Serbia's Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia,...

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  4. Luke Saville of Australia (L) poses with Australian tennis legend Ken Rosewall after victory in his boys singles final match against Filip Peliwo of Canada on the thirteenth day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 28, 2012. Saville won 6-3. 5-7. 6-4. IMAGE... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    Luke Saville of Australia (L) poses with Australian tennis legend Ken Rosewall after victory in his boys singles final match against Filip Peliwo of Canada on the thirteenth day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 28, 2012. Saville won 6-3. 5-7. 6-4. IMAGE...

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  5. Australia's Luke Saville, left, poses with former eight time grand slam champion Ken Rosewall of Australia during the awarding ceremony after defeating Canada's Filip Peliwo in the boys' singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 28,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Australia's Luke Saville, left, poses with former eight time grand slam champion Ken Rosewall of Australia during the awarding ceremony after defeating Canada's Filip Peliwo in the boys' singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 28,...

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  6. Winner Australia's Luke Saville, right, and runner-up Canada's Filip Peliwo, left, pose with former eight time grand slam champion Ken Rosewall of Australia during the awarding ceremony in the boys' singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Winner Australia's Luke Saville, right, and runner-up Canada's Filip Peliwo, left, pose with former eight time grand slam champion Ken Rosewall of Australia during the awarding ceremony in the boys' singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday,...

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  7. Spectators leave Ken Rosewall Arena after the men's singles final between Jarkko Nieminen of Finland and Julien Benneteau of France was cancelled due to rain at the Sydney International tennis tournament January 14, 2012. The men's singles final will take place on January 15 at 10am. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Spectators leave Ken Rosewall Arena after the men's singles final between Jarkko Nieminen of Finland and Julien Benneteau of France was cancelled due to rain at the Sydney International tennis tournament January 14, 2012. The men's singles final will take place on January 15 at 10am.

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  8. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Roger Federer (R) and former Australian tennis players Frank Sedgman (L) and Ken Rosewall (C) shake hands on stage during the official dinner ahead of the Davis Cup World Group Playoff Tie between Australia and Switzerland at The Westin on September 14,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Roger Federer (R) and former Australian tennis players Frank Sedgman (L) and Ken Rosewall (C) shake hands on stage during the official dinner ahead of the Davis Cup World Group Playoff Tie between Australia and Switzerland at The Westin on September 14,...

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  9. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Roger Federer (R) and former Australian tennis player Ken Rosewall (L) leave the stage during the official dinner ahead of the Davis Cup World Group Playoff Tie between Australia and Switzerland at The Westin on September 14, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Roger Federer (R) and former Australian tennis player Ken Rosewall (L) leave the stage during the official dinner ahead of the Davis Cup World Group Playoff Tie between Australia and Switzerland at The Westin on September 14, 2011 in Sydney, Australia.

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  10. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Former world number one tennis players (L-R) Lleyton Hewitt, Frank Sedgman, Roger Federer, Ken Rosewall, John Newcombe and Pat Rafter appear on stage during the official dinner ahead of the Davis Cup World Group Playoff Tie between Australia and Switzerland... Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Former world number one tennis players (L-R) Lleyton Hewitt, Frank Sedgman, Roger Federer, Ken Rosewall, John Newcombe and Pat Rafter appear on stage during the official dinner ahead of the Davis Cup World Group Playoff Tie between Australia and Switzerland...

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  11. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Former and current Australian tennis greats Lleyton Hewitt, Frank Sedgman, Ken Rosewall, John Newcombe and Pat Rafter appear on stage with other former Australian Davis Cup players during the official dinner ahead of the Davis Cup World Group Playoff Tie... Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Former and current Australian tennis greats Lleyton Hewitt, Frank Sedgman, Ken Rosewall, John Newcombe and Pat Rafter appear on stage with other former Australian Davis Cup players during the official dinner ahead of the Davis Cup World Group Playoff Tie...

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  12. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Former Australian tennis player Ken Rosewall attends the official dinner ahead of the Davis Cup World Group Playoff Tie between Australia and Switzerland at The Westin on September 14, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Former Australian tennis player Ken Rosewall attends the official dinner ahead of the Davis Cup World Group Playoff Tie between Australia and Switzerland at The Westin on September 14, 2011 in Sydney, Australia.

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  13. Jimmy Connors of the United States holds aloft the trophy after defeating Ken Rosewall, 61, 61, 64in their Men's Singles final match at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship on 6th July 1974 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon in London,England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    Jimmy Connors of the United States holds aloft the trophy after defeating Ken Rosewall, 61, 61, 64in their Men's Singles final match at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship on 6th July 1974 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon in London,England.

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Tennis legend Ken Rosewall (C) carries in the trophy before the start of the match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament on January 29, 2012.

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  1. He’s got his family to think about, and he’s got sacks of money so he can do whatever he likes
    – Ken Rosewall SOURCE: The New York Times 4 weeks ago
  2. I’d like to say Roger reminds me of myself
    – Ken Rosewall SOURCE: The New York Times 4 weeks ago
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