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Dec 20, 2024 · Cliff Drysdale and Arthur Ashe were beaten in the next two rounds, as Laver booked his place in the final against John Newcombe. Despite dropping his first set in a 1969 Slam final, Laver won his third Major of the year, as he …

Highlights of the 1969 Wimbledon Men Singles Final match: Rod Laver vs John NewcombeDate: Saturday 5th July 1969Venue: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Cl...

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Nov 30, 2021 · Just about every one of its contemporary greats—Rod Laver, Ken Rosewall, John Newcombe, Tony Roche, Roy Emerson, Fred Stolle—was unable to compete in an event Australians had long...

We don't know much about this - the can is labeled "1968 Tennis Finals (Longwood) Laver/Newcombe"This film was purchased at a yard sale many years ago, and w...

Aug 3, 1970 · LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 21 (UPI)—Rod Laver of Australia relied on a powerful backhand to beat John Newcombe, the Wimbledon champion, 6‐3, 6‐3, in the final of the $25,000 Louisville tennis...

Defending champion Rod Laver defeated John Newcombe in the final, 6–4, 5–7, 6–4, 6–4 to win the gentlemen's singles tennis title at the 1969 Wimbledon Championships. [1] It was his fourth Wimbledon singles title and tenth Grand Slam tournament singles title overall.

Tony Roche achieved great success in doubles with his long-time partner and lifelong friend John Newcombe. The two snared 12 doubles majors together, including five Wimbledon championships...

Sep 28, 1970 · LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27 (UPI) —Rod Laver beat John New combe, 4‐6, 6‐4, 7‐6, to capture the $65,000 Pacific Southwest tennis open today. With Newcombe serving at 5‐6 in the 12‐point...