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Tony Trabert

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Born: Died: American

Marion Anthony Trabert (August 16, 1930 – February 3, 2021) was an American amateur world No. 1 tennis champion and long-time tennis author, TV commentator, instructor, and motivational speaker.

Trabert was ranked world No. 1 amateur by many sources in 1953, by Ned Potter and The New York Times in 1954 and by Lance Tingay and Ned Potter in 1955. He was the winner of ten Grand Slam titles – five in singles and five in doubles. He won two French singles championships, two U.S. National Men's Singles Championships, and one Wimbledon gentlemen's singles championship. Until Michael Chang won the French Open in 1989, Trabert was the last American man to hoist the championship trophy. He turned professional in the fall of 1955. He won the French Professional Championships at Roland Garros in 1956 and 1959.

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American tennis player

Tony Trabert's Historical Timeline

  1. Tony Trabert is born

    Tony Trabert, American athlete, known for american tennis player, was born on 1930-08-16. Marion Anthony Trabert (August 16, 1930 – February 3, 2021) was an American amateur world No.

  2. Tennis champion Tony Trabert (23) weds beauty queen Shauna Wood at the Salt Lake Country Club in Salt Lake City, Utah

    Tennis champion Tony Trabert (23) weds beauty queen Shauna Wood at the Salt Lake Country Club in Salt Lake City, Utah

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tony Trabert born?
Tony Trabert was born on 1930-08-16 (American).
What is Tony Trabert known for?
American tennis player
What historical events involved Tony Trabert?
Tony Trabert was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Tony Trabert is born, Tennis champion Tony Trabert (23) weds beauty queen Shauna Wood at the Salt Lake Country Club in Salt Lake City, Utah.
When did Tony Trabert die?
Tony Trabert died on 2021-01-01.

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