Sporting legends - John Newcombe- career highlights & video of the Aussie tennis legend

 


John Newcombe, born on May 23, 1944, in Sydney, Australia, is a retired professional tennis player who achieved significant success in both singles and doubles competitions.


Career Highlights:


 Singles Achievements:

1. **Grand Slam Titles:**

   - **Wimbledon:** Newcombe won the Wimbledon singles title three times, in 1967, 1970, and 1971.

   - **US Open:** He secured two US Open singles titles in 1967 and 1973.

   - **Australian Open:** Newcombe claimed the Australian Open singles title in 1973 and 1975.


2. **ATP Titles:**

   - Over his career, Newcombe won a total of 32 ATP singles titles.


3. **World No. 1 Ranking:**

   - Newcombe was ranked World No. 1 in singles at various times in 1970 and 1971.


#### Doubles Achievements:

1. **Grand Slam Titles:**

   - **Australian Open:** 1965, 1967, 1971, 1973, 1976

   - **French Open:** 1967, 1969, 1973

   - **Wimbledon:** 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1974

   - **US Open:** 1967, 1971, 1973


2. **Professional Doubles Partner:**

   - Newcombe formed a successful doubles partnership with Tony Roche. Together, they won 12 Grand Slam doubles titles.


3. **Davis Cup:**

   - Representing Australia, Newcombe played a crucial role in winning the Davis Cup five times (1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1973).


#### Mixed Doubles Achievements:

1. **Grand Slam Titles:**

   - **Wimbledon:** 1965

   - **US Open:** 1964


Other Notable Achievements:

- **Sportsmanship:** Newcombe was known for his sportsmanship and leadership on the court.

- **Transition to Open Era:** He was one of the leading players during the transition from the amateur to the Open Era of tennis in 1968.

- **Career Longevity:** Newcombe had a long career spanning over two decades, remaining competitive and successful throughout.

- **Post-Retirement:** After retiring from professional play, Newcombe remained active in the tennis community, contributing as a coach and commentator.


John Newcombe's career is remembered for his versatility, winning titles on various surfaces, and his exceptional doubles play, making him one of the greats in tennis history.


Watch below video of John Newcombe beating Jimmy Connors in Australia Open 1975

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