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John David Newcombe AO OBE (born 23 May 1944) is an Australian former professional tennis player. He is one of the few men to have attained a world No. 1 ranking in both singles and doubles. At the majors, he won seven singles titles, a former record 17 men's doubles titles, and two mixed doubles titles.
Sep 10, 2023 · But of the seven singles Slam titles Newcombe earned—two Australian Open, three Wimbledon, two US Open—none was more redemptive than the one he won 50 years ago in New York. John Newcombe put...
Grand Slam highlights Newcombe, who made his first appearance at a Grand Slam as a 15-year-old at the 1960 Australian championships, won 27 major trophies: seven singles — including three at Wimbledon — from 10 finals; 17 doubles titles and two in mixed doubles.
Mar 26, 2018 · US Open Tennis 50 in 50: John Newcombe Wins the 1973 US Open. John Newcombe's game was built on his serve and volley and a distinctive punishing, whipping forehand. The last in a long...
Mar 20, 2018 · In his Hall of Fame career, Newcombe won 26 total Grand Slam titles in singles (7), doubles (17) and mixed (2) to rank second on the all-time list behind compatriot Roy Emerson. In doubles, he is best known for his partnership with countryman Tony Roche, with the duo winning 12 majors.
Ranked as one of the 21 best tennis players of all time by legendary Jack Kramer, Newcombe was inducted into The Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985 and elevated to “Legend of Australian Sport” in 2014.
DAVIS CUP - 1963, 1964,1965, 1966, 1967, 1973, 1975, 1976; record. 16-7 in singles, 9-2 in doubles. SINGLES RECORD IN THE MAJORS - Australian (45-14), French (17-9), Wimbledon (45-11), US. (45-9). Official tennis bio information on John Newcombe including personal and professional info.
Feb 12, 2018 · Newcombe relied on a heavy serve, a hooking, “buggywhip” forehand, and one of the strongest forehand volleys in history. Famous for his tactical acumen, Newk’s...
Nov 15, 2010 · John Newcombe was a rugged serve-volleyer and a great competitor. His most formidable weapons – serve, volley and forehand – were used to devastating effect. “Newk” captured seven Grand Slam singles titles, winning all except Roland Garros.
As a player, John Newcombe was strong, athletic and a great competitor. His serve, volley and forehand were his most formidable weapons and he used them to devastating effect. He won seven Grand Slam singles titles, winning all bar the French.
