John Edward Bromwich (14 November 1918 – 21 October 1999) was an Australian tennis player who, along with fellow countryman Vivian McGrath, was one of the first great players to use a two-handed backhand. He was a natural left-hander, though hit his serve with his right hand. Bromwich twice won the Australian Championships singles title, in 1939 (over Adrian Quist in a straight sets final) and in 1946 (a five-set final victory over Dinny Pails). He was ranked world No. 3 by A. Wallis Myers in 1938 and again by Harry Hopman in 1947.
John Bromwich
Athlete
Notable For
Australian tennis player
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John Bromwich is born
John Bromwich, Australian athlete, known for australian tennis player, was born on 1918-11-14.
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- When was John Bromwich born?
- John Bromwich was born on 1918-11-14 (Australian).
- What is John Bromwich known for?
- Australian tennis player
- What historical events involved John Bromwich?
- John Bromwich was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including John Bromwich is born.
- When did John Bromwich die?
- John Bromwich died on 1999-01-01.