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John David Newcombe AO OBE (born 23 May 1944) is an Australian former professional tennis player. He is one of the few men to have attained a world No. 1 ranking in both singles and doubles.
Sep 10, 2023 · At 40-15, Newcombe hit an ace down the T, jumped the net, shook Kodes’ hand and savored a victory in all the ways you’d expect from a man who relishes competition with every sinew of his heart ...
Australian tennis champion John Newcombe was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1986.
Mar 20, 2018 · In his Hall of Fame career, Newcombe won 26 total Grand Slam titles in singles (7), doubles (17) and mixed (2) to rank second on the all-time list behind compatriot Roy Emerson. In doubles, he is best known for his partnership with countryman Tony Roche, with the duo winning 12 majors.
Newcombe, who made his first appearance at a Grand Slam as a 15-year-old at the 1960 Australian championships, won 27 major trophies: seven singles — including three at Wimbledon — from 10 finals; 17 doubles titles and two in mixed doubles.
SINGLES RECORD IN THE MAJORS - Australian (45-14), French (17-9), Wimbledon (45-11), US. (45-9). - Bio Courtesy Bud Collins. Official tennis bio information on John Newcombe including personal and professional info.
As a player, John Newcombe was strong, athletic and a great competitor. His serve, volley and forehand were his most formidable weapons and he used them to devastating effect. He won seven Grand Slam singles titles, winning all bar the French.
Nov 15, 2010 · Captain 1994-2000. John Newcombe was a rugged serve-volleyer and a great competitor. His most formidable weapons – serve, volley and forehand – were used to devastating effect. “Newk” captured seven Grand Slam singles titles, winning all except Roland Garros.
John Newcombe AO OBE was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985 as an Athlete Member for his contribution to the sport of tennis and was elevated as a Legend of Australian Sport in 2014. Newcombe was the last of the Australians to dominate international tennis in the 1950s and 1960s.
Official tennis player profile of John Newcombe on the ATP Tour. Featuring news, bio, rankings, playing activity, coach, stats, win-loss, points breakdown, videos, and more.
