Australian tennis has lost another great with the passing of Grand Slam champion Mal Anderson on 11 May at the age of 91.
Anderson’s greatest moment came in 1957 when he won the US National Championships at Forest Hills in … continue reading
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Australian tennis lost another great with the recent passing of Fred Stolle.
Aged 86, Stolle’s death at his Florida home on 5 March came only a few months after his contemporary and Davis Cup teammate Neale Fraser passed away in … continue reading
When Neale Fraser took over the Australian Davis Cup captaincy in 1970, it was a daunting task. He was taking over the reins at a historic moment with legendary captain Harry Hopman having retired from the role the previous year.
Fraser … continue reading
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Memories Of My Friend – Tony Trabert
Copy Editor’s Note: This tribute has been a labor of love for Mark. Tony was truly his dear friend, and his passing left an empty place in Mark’s being. He knows how important that friendship was and how it accompanied … continue reading
In the beginning, the competition was played as a Challenge Cup. The set-up allowed the winner from the previous year to sit on the sideline while the other countries battled for a spot in the final.
The “wait and watch” … continue reading