Rod Laver: Facts & Related Content

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Also Known As Rodney George Laver
Born August 9, 1938 (age 86) • RockhamptonAustralia
Awards And Honors Australian OpenWimbledon ChampionshipsFrench OpenU.S. OpenInternational Tennis Hall of Fame (1981)Davis Cup (1962)Davis Cup (1961)Davis Cup (1960)Davis Cup (1959)

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