Rod laver sobre roger federer biography

          Rodney George Laver AC MBE (born 9 August ) is an Australian former tennis player.

        1. Roger Federer is a Swiss former professional tennis player.
        2. Rod Laver's memoir is the inspiring story of how a diminutive, left-handed, red-headed country boy from Rockhampton, Australia became one of sports' greatest.
        3. Australian tennis legend Rod Laver says Roger Federer is the greatest player of all time despite a slide down the rankings and another painful defeat.
        4. Federer's shot variations also remind Roche of Rod Laver, the only player in history to win the Grand Slam twice.

          5. Rod Laver's memoir is the inspiring story of how a diminutive, left-handed, red-headed country boy from Rockhampton, Australia became one of sports' greatest.!

          Rod Laver

          Australian tennis player (born 1938)

          For the American musical group, see Rod Laver (band).

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              Laver in 2015

              Full nameRodney George Laver
              Country (sports) Australia
              ResidenceCarlsbad, California, U.S.
              Born (1938-08-09) 9 August 1938 (age 86)
              Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
              Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)[1]
              Turned pro1963 (amateur tour from 1956)
              Retired1979
              PlaysLeft-handed (one-handed backhand)
              Prize moneyUS$1,565,413
              Int.

              Tennis HoF

              		1981 (member page)
              Career record1689–538 in pre Open-Era & Open Era[2]
              Career titles198 [3] (72 open era titles listed by ATP)
              Highest rankingNo.

              1 (1961, Lance Tingay)[4]

              Australian OpenW (1960, 1962, 1969)
              French OpenW (1962, 1969)
              WimbledonW (1961, 1962, 1968, 1969)
              US OpenW (1962, 1969)
              Tour FinalsRR – 2nd (1970)