Sir Norman Everard Brookes (14 November 1877 – 28 September 1968) was an Australian tennis player. During his career he won three Grand Slam singles titles; Wimbledon in 1907 and 1914 (the first non-British born individual to do so) and the Australasian Championships in 1911. Brookes was part of the Australasian Davis Cup team that won the title on six occasions. The Australian Open men's singles trophy, the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup, is named in his honour. After his active playing career Brookes became president of the Lawn Tennis Association of Australia.
Norman Brookes
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Australian tennis player
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Norman Brookes is born
Norman Brookes, Australian athlete, known for australian tennis player, was born on 1877-11-14. Sir Norman Everard Brookes (14 November 1877 – 28 September 1968) was an Australian tennis player.
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- When was Norman Brookes born?
- Norman Brookes was born on 1877-11-14 (Australian).
- What is Norman Brookes known for?
- Australian tennis player
- What historical events involved Norman Brookes?
- Norman Brookes was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Norman Brookes is born.
- When did Norman Brookes die?
- Norman Brookes died on 1968-01-01.