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Neale Fraser

Athlete

Born: Died: Australian

Neale Andrew Fraser, (3 October 1933 – 2 December 2024) was an Australian champion tennis player. Fraser is the most recent man to have completed the triple crown (i.e. having won the singles, doubles, and mixed doubles titles at a Grand Slam tournament), which he did in 1959 and 1960 at the U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open). He won the 1960 Wimbledon championships. Fraser was ranked world No. 1 amateur tennis player in 1959 and 1960 by Lance Tingay and Ned Potter.

After his playing days were over, he was the non-playing captain of Australia's Davis Cup team for a record 24 years.

Notable For

Australian tennis player

Neale Fraser's Historical Timeline

  1. Neale Fraser is born

    Neale Fraser, Australian athlete, known for australian tennis player, was born on 1933-10-03. Neale Andrew Fraser, (3 October 1933 – 2 December 2024) was an Australian champion tennis player.

  2. Australian Championships Men's Tennis: In a classic all-Australian final Rod Laver beats Neale Fraser 5-7, 3-6, 6-3, 8-6

    Australian Championships Men's Tennis: In a classic all-Australian final Rod Laver beats Neale Fraser 5-7, 3-6, 6-3, 8-6, 8-6; Laver's first Grand Slam title

Associated Historical Events

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Neale Fraser born?
Neale Fraser was born on 1933-10-03 (Australian).
What is Neale Fraser known for?
Australian tennis player
What historical events involved Neale Fraser?
Neale Fraser was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Neale Fraser is born, Australian Championships Men's Tennis: In a classic all-Australian final Rod Laver beats Neale Fraser 5-7, 3-6, 6-3, 8-6.
When did Neale Fraser die?
Neale Fraser died on 2024-01-01.

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