CNN —Neale Fraser, the icon of Australian tennis who was the last man to win singles, doubles and mixed doubles titles at a single grand slam, has died aged 91, Tennis Australia announced on Tuesday.
In 1959, Fraser won the triple crown – singles, doubles and mixed doubles titles – at the US National Championships, a run which helped make him men’s singles world No.
“I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my dear mate and fellow lefty, Neale Fraser,” Laver wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Tony Feder/Getty ImagesWhen he eventually did so in 1970, Fraser won a further four Davis Cup titles before retiring in 1993.
“He was like a father to me,” said Cash, who won the Davis Cup under Fraser in 1983 and 1986.
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Locations:
Australia, Sweden