The veteran Australian Davis Cup captain Neale FraserWHO won three grand slam singles titles during the golden era of tennis in his country in 1950s and 1960s, He died at the age of 91.
A contemporary of Rod Laver, Lew Hoad and Roy Emerson, Fraser won Wimbledon in 1960 and two consecutive US titles in 1959-60in addition to 16 grand slam championships in men’s and mixed doubles.
Member of four Davis Cup winning teams between 1959 and 1962 under the direction of Harry Hopman, Fraser captained the team in 1970a position he held for 24 years, a record.
Fraser guided Australia to Davis Cup titles in 1973, 1977, 1983 and 1986.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of my dear friend and fellow lefty, Neale Fraser,” he posted on the social network. laverhis former Davis Cup teammate and 11-time grand slam champion.
“He is a true gem in a golden era of Australian tennis legends: an incredible world No. 1, a grand slam champion and a Davis Cup icon.”
This way, Australia bid farewell to one of the most successful tennis players of the 20th century.
Source: La Verdad
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