Alejandro "Alex" Olmedo Rodríguez (March 24, 1936 – December 9, 2020) was a tennis player from Peru with American citizenship. He was listed by the USTA as a "foreign" player for 1958, but as a U.S. player for 1959. He helped win the Davis Cup for the United States in 1958 and was the No. 2 ranked amateur in 1959. Olmedo won two Majors in 1959 (Australia and Wimbledon) and the U.S. Pro Championships in 1960, and was inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987.
Alex Olmedo
Athlete
Notable For
Peruvian tennis player
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Alex Olmedo is born
Alex Olmedo, American athlete, known for peruvian tennis player, was born on 1936-03-24.
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- When was Alex Olmedo born?
- Alex Olmedo was born on 1936-03-24 (American).
- What is Alex Olmedo known for?
- Peruvian tennis player
- What historical events involved Alex Olmedo?
- Alex Olmedo was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Alex Olmedo is born.
- When did Alex Olmedo die?
- Alex Olmedo died on 2020-01-01.