Rod Laver
* World No1
* 11 Grand Slam singles titles
* 8 Pro Major singles titles
* 200 singles titles
Ken Rosewall
* World No1
* 8 Grand Slam singles titles
* 15 Pro Major singles titles
* 133 singles titles

The Laver–Rosewall rivalry was a tennis rivalry in the 1960s and 1970s between Australian players Rod Laver and Ken Rosewall, widely regarded as two of the greatest tennis players of all time.[1] In 1956 both players toured in the amateur circuit but never faced each other. Rosewall turned professional in January 1957 and the two did not meet until January 1963 when Laver turned pro. They played many times until 1977 when both semi-retired from the main tour.[2]

Analysis

Including tournaments and single-night events, they played at least 165 matches with Laver leading 90–75.

Their meetings took place in the span 1963–77. They met in 13 individual years in that span, and in 9 of those 13 Laver had an edge, which can be explained considering that Laver faced an already declining Rosewall: in their first meeting ever, Rosewall was already 28 years of age.[lower-alpha 1]

After their 1969 Roland Garros final, Laver said, "Ken has consistently been my toughest opponent, on any surface, and we've played each other, I don't know, well over 200 times."[3]

Head-to-head tallies

Ken [Rosewall] pushed me around for about 20 years.

— Rod Laver, in 2012

The following is a breakdown of their documented head-to-head results:[4]

Player196319641965196619671968196919701971197219731974197519761977Total
Australia Rod Laver 13 17 16 11 8 5 8 5 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 90
Australia Ken Rosewall 38 7 7 8 5 2 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 1 75

Results per court surface

  • Grass courts: Laver 18–13
  • Hard courts: Laver 21–13 (18–12 on outdoor hard courts and 3–1 on indoor hard courts)
  • Clay courts: Laver 13–11
  • Indoor courts (carpet, wood, canvas – not including indoor hard courts and clay courts): Rosewall 39–34

List of all matches

Legend:
Rod Laver wins
Ken Rosewall wins
No. Winner Win No. Year Date Event Round Surface Score
1. Ken Rosewall1.19636 JanAustralasian Tour – Sydney White City[5]TourGrass6–3, 6–3, 6–4
2. Ken Rosewall2.196312 JanAustralasian Tour – Brisbane MiltonTourGrass3–6, 10–8, 6–2, 6–3
3. Rod Laver1.196319 JanAustralasian Tour – Melbourne[6]TourGrass6–3, 3–6, 7–5, 6–2
4. Ken Rosewall3.196320 JanAustralasian Tour – AlburyTourGrass4–6, 6–3, 6–0
5. Ken Rosewall4.196321 JanAustralasian Tour – Canberra[7]TourClay10–8, 6–3
6. Rod Laver2.196325 JanAustralasian Tour – AdelaideTourGrass6–1, 6–2, 6–2
7. Ken Rosewall5.196328 JanAustralasian Tour – AucklandTourGrass6–4, 6–4
8. Ken Rosewall6.196329 or 30 JanAustralasian Tour – DunedinTourGrass 10–8, 6–4
9. Ken Rosewall7.196329 or 30 JanAustralasian Tour – NapierTourWood (i) 6–1, 6–3
10. Ken Rosewall8.196331 JanAustralasian Tour – Palmerston NorthTourWood (i)7–9, 6–3, 6–4[lower-alpha 2]
11. Ken Rosewall9.19631 or 2 FebAustralasian Tour – MastertonTourWood (i)6–2, 6–3
12. Ken Rosewall10.19631 or 2 FebAustralasian Tour – WellingtonTourGrass6–3, 6–3
13. Ken Rosewall11.19633 FebAustralasian Tour – HamiltonTourWood (i)6–3, 7–5[lower-alpha 3]
14. Ken Rosewall12.196310 FebNorth America Tour (group phase) – New YorkTourCanvas (i) *12–10
15. Ken Rosewall13.196314 FebNorth America Tour (group phase) – College Park (MD)TourCanvas (i) *8–5
16. Ken Rosewall14.196317 FebNorth America Tour (group phase) – Baltimore (MD)TourCanvas (i) *8–4
17. Ken Rosewall15.196322 FebNorth America Tour (group phase) – Montreal, CanadaTourCanvas (i) *8–6
18. Ken Rosewall16.196329 MarNorth America Tour (group phase) – Kansas CityTourCanvas (i) *12–10
19. Rod Laver3.19631 AprCleveland Tournament3rd placeCanvas (i)9–7
20. Rod Laver4.19637 AprNorth America Tour (group phase) – Louisville (KY)TourCanvas (i) *8–3
21. Rod Laver5.196310 AprNorth America Tour (group phase) – Wheaton (IL)TourCanvas (i) *8–6
22. Rod Laver6.196314 AprNorth America Tour (group phase) – Hamilton, BermudaTourClay10–8
23. Rod Laver7.196325 AprNorth America Tour (play-off phase) – San FranciscoTourCanvas (i) *3–6, 6–3, 6–4
24. Ken Rosewall17.196326 AprNorth America Tour (play-off phase) – Los AngelesTourCanvas (i) *10–8, 7–5
25. Rod Laver8.196328 AprNorth America Tour (play-off phase) – Salt Lake CityTourConcrete (o)6–4, 16–18, 6–4
26. Ken Rosewall18.196329 AprNorth America Tour (play-off phase) – DenverTourCanvas (i) *6–3, 6–2
27. Ken Rosewall19.19633 MayNorth America Tour (play-off phase) – MinneapolisTourCanvas (i) *6–3, 3–6, 6–1
28. Rod Laver9.19635 MayNorth America Tour (play-off phase) – ChicagoTourCanvas (i) *6–4, 7–5
29. Ken Rosewall20.19637 MayNorth America Tour (play-off phase) – Muncie, IndianaTourCanvas (i) *6–2, 6–4
30. Ken Rosewall21.196310 MayNorth America Tour (play-off phase) – Hershey (PA)TourCanvas (i) *7–5, 4–6, 9–7
31. Ken Rosewall22.196311 MayNorth America Tour (play-off phase) – Cherry Hill (NJ)TourCanvas (i) *7–5, 6–2
32. Ken Rosewall23.196312 MayNorth America Tour (play-off phase) – New Haven (CT)TourCanvas (i) *14–12, 9–7
33. Rod Laver10.196316 MayNorth America Tour (play-off phase) – New YorkTourCanvas (i) *6–0, 6–3
34. Ken Rosewall24.196317 MayNorth America Tour (play-off phase) – Corvallis (Oregon)TourCanvas (i) *10–8, 7–5
35. Ken Rosewall25.196318 MayNorth America Tour (play-off phase) – PortlandTourCanvas (i) *8–6, 6–2
36. Ken Rosewall26.196320 MayNorth America Tour (play-off phase) – Medford (Oregon)TourCanvas (i) *6–1, 6–3
37. Ken Rosewall27.196321 MayNorth America Tour (play-off phase) – Eugene (Oregon)TourCanvas (i) *6–2, 6–2
38. Ken Rosewall28.196323 MayNorth America Tour (play-off phase) – SeattleTourCanvas (i) *6–2, 3–6, 6–3
39. Ken Rosewall29.196324 MayNorth America Tour (play-off phase) – VancouverTourCanvas (i) *6–3, 6–4
40. Ken Rosewall30.196330 MayNorth America Tour (play-off phase) – Santa BarbaraTourHard6–2, 6–8, 6–3
41. Ken Rosewall31.1963JunTV series – Los AngelesTourHardRosewall's win
42. Ken Rosewall32.196316 JunLos Angeles Pro[8]FinalHard14–12, 6–4, 6–3
43. Ken Rosewall33.1963JunTV series – Los AngelesTourHardRosewall's win
44. Ken Rosewall34.196329 JunU.S. Pro – Forest Hills[9]FinalGrass6–4, 6–2, 6–2
45. Rod Laver11.196311 AugKitzbühel ProFinalClay6–3, 6–4, 6–4
46. Rod Laver12.196318 AugCannes ProFinalWood (i)6–2, 6–3, 6–4
47. Ken Rosewall35.19637 SepDublin tour matchTourGrass6–1, 6–4
48. Ken Rosewall36.196315 SepFrench Pro – Paris Stade CoubertinFinalWood (i)6–8, 6–4, 5–7, 6–3, 6–4
49. Rod Laver13.196322 SepBrightonTourWood (i)6–3, 6–4
50. Ken Rosewall37.196330 SepItalian Pro – RomeFinalWood (i)6–4, 6–3
51. Ken Rosewall38.19633 NovJapan Pro – Osaka[10]TourWood (i)5–7, 6–2 6–4
52. Rod Laver14.19645 JanWestern Australian Pro – Perth (4-man tournament)[11]Round robinGrass6–2, 6–1
53. Ken Rosewall39.196411 JanMelbourne ProFinalGrass6–4, 6–4
54. Ken Rosewall40.19641 MarNew Zealand Tour – Hamilton EastTourClay5–7, 6–3, 6–1
55. Rod Laver15.19643 MarNew Zealand Tour – GisborneTourWood (i)6–2, 6–4
56. Rod Laver16.19648 MarNew Zealand Tour – NelsonTourGrass7–5, 6–2
57. Rod Laver17.196413 MarNew Zealand Tour – InvercargillTourHard (i)6–3, 6–3
58. Rod Laver18.196420 JunMonterey California ProSemifinalHard (o)9–11, 6–3, 6-4
59. Rod Laver19.196411 JulU.S. Pro – BrooklineSemifinalGrass6–3, 3–6, 6–3, 6–2
60. Rod Laver20.196420 JulNottingham (UK)TourWood (i)6–2, 6–3
61. Rod Laver21.196422 JulKnokke-le-Zoute Pro (4-man Tournament)SemifinalClay6–1, 6–1
62. Rod Laver22.196425 JulAltrinchamTour6–2, 6–2
63. Rod Laver23.196431 AugZurichTourClay2–6, 6–1, 6–3
64. Rod Laver24.19641 SepMontreuxTourClay6–1, 6–3
65. Ken Rosewall41.196413 SepFrench Pro – Paris Stade CoubertinFinalWood (i)6–3, 7–5, 3–6, 6–3
66. Rod Laver25.196419 SepWembley Pro – LondonFinalWood (i)7–5, 5–7, 4–6, 8–6, 8–6
67. Ken Rosewall42.196421 SepCardiffTourHard (i)6–4, 6–3
68. Ken Rosewall43.196422 SepGlasgowTourWood (i)6–1
69. Ken Rosewall44.196429 SepRomeTourWood (i)6–3, 9–7
70. Rod Laver26.19646 OctFaenzaTourWood (i)7–5, 6–4
71. Rod Laver27.19648 OctTorinoTourClay (i)8–6, 6–2
72. Rod Laver28.196420 OctBloemfonteinTourHard**8–6, 6–4
73. Rod Laver29.196427 OctEast LondonTourHard6–4, 3–6, 6–4
74. Rod Laver30.196429 OctDurbanTourHard6–4, 9–7
75. Ken Rosewall45.196431 OctJohannesburg – Ellis ParkChallengeHard (o)6–4, 6–1, 6–4
76. Ken Rosewall46.196516 JanQueensland Pro – BrisbaneFinalGrass6–8, 6–2, 6–4
77. Rod Laver31.196530 JanSouth Australian Pro – AdelaideFinalGrass6–3, 6–4
78. Rod Laver32.196513 FebVictorian Pro – Melbourne[12]FinalGrass2–6, 6–1, 6–4
79. Rod Laver33.19655 JunGreater Seattle ProSemifinalHard6–8, 15–13, 6–4
80. Rod Laver34.196519 JunLake Tahoe ProSemifinalHard6–3, 3–6, 6–1
81. Ken Rosewall47.196527 JunGreater Washington Pro – RestonFinalClay8–6, 6–1
82. Ken Rosewall48.19653 JulSt Louis ProSemifinalClay6–1, 6–4
83. Ken Rosewall49.19655 JulUS Tour – CincinnatiTourClay10–8
84. Rod Laver35.196510 JulNewport ProRound robinGrass31–21
85. Rod Laver36.196512 JulNewport ProPlay-offGrass31–28
86. Ken Rosewall50.196519 JulU.S. Pro – BrooklineFinalGrass6–4, 6–3, 6–3
87. Ken Rosewall51.196512 SepFrench Pro – Paris Stade CoubertinFinalWood (i)6–3, 6–2, 6–4
88. Rod Laver37.196519 SepBrighton (UK)TourWood (i)1–6, 6–2, 6–4
89. Rod Laver38.196522 SepStalybridge (UK)TourWood (i)6–2, 4–6, 6–3
90. Rod Laver39.19653 OctVarese, ItalyTourWood (i)3–6, 6–3, 6–4
91. Rod Laver40.19654 OctBolognaTourWood (i)6–3, 6–4
92. Ken Rosewall52.19656 OctTorinoTourClay (i)9–7, 6–2
93. Rod Laver41.196512 OctNairobi ProFinalClay6–1, 4–6, 6–2
94. Rod Laver42.196517 OctRhodesian Pro – Bulawayo and SalisburyFinalHard3–6, 6–4, 6–1
95. Rod Laver43.196530 OctNatal Pro – DurbanFinalHard6–2, 8–6
96. Rod Laver44.196529 OctEast LondonTourHard7–5, 6–4
97. Rod Laver45.19653 NovWestern Province Pro – Cape TownFinalHard4–6, 6–3, 6–3
98. Rod Laver46.19656 NovJohannesburg – Ellis ParkChallengeHard5–7, 6–4, 6–2, 6–4
99. Rod Laver47.196622 JanVictorian Pro – MelbourneFinalGrass6–3, 6–0
100. Rod Laver48.196623 JanWarrnamboolTourGrass6–2, 6–0
101. Ken Rosewall53.196624 JanSheppartonTourGrass7–5, 9–7
102. Rod Laver49.196629 JanWestern Australian Pro – PerthFinalGrass6–2, 10–8
103. Ken Rosewall54.196626 MarMadison Square Garden Pro – New York City[13]FinalCarpet (i)6–3, 6–3
104. Rod Laver50.196612 JunForest Hills ProRound robinGrass31–20
105. Rod Laver51.196612 JunForest Hills ProFinalGrass31–29
106. Ken Rosewall55.196626 JunSan Rafael ProRound robinHard31–29
107. Ken Rosewall56.19665 JulCincinnatiTourClay8–5
108. Rod Laver52.19665 JulCincinnatiTourClay21–18
109. Ken Rosewall57.196610 JulNewport ProRound robinGrass31–23
110. Rod Laver53.196617 JulU.S. Pro – Brookline[14]FinalGrass6–4, 4–6, 6–2, 8–10, 6–3
111. Rod Laver54.196617 SepWembley Pro – London[15]FinalWood (i)6–2, 6–2, 6–3
112. Rod Laver55.196618 SepPort Talbot[16]Round robinIndoorLaver win
113. Ken Rosewall58.19662 OctFrench Pro – Paris Stade Coubertin[17]FinalWood (i)6–3, 6–2, 14–12
114. Ken Rosewall59.196620 OctJohannesburg Pro[lower-alpha 4]FinalHard31–26
115. Rod Laver56.196623 OctWestern Province Pro – Cape TownFinalHard5–7, 6–4, 7–5
116. Ken Rosewall60.196624 OctPort ElizabethTourHard6–3, 7–5
117. Rod Laver57.196628 OctPretoriaTour8–6, 6–2
118. Rod Laver58.196728 MarBoston Pro[lower-alpha 5]FinalCarpet (i)6–4, 6–0
119. Rod Laver59.19679 AprilParis Pro – Stade Coubertin[lower-alpha 6]FinalWood (i)6–0, 10–8, 10–8
120. Ken Rosewall61.196728 MayLos Angeles ProFinalCarpet6–2, 2–6, 7–5[lower-alpha 7]
121. Ken Rosewall62.19674 JunPacific Coast Pro – BerkeleyFinalHard4–6, 6–3, 8–6
122. Rod Laver60.196710 JunMadison Square Garden Pro, New York CityFinalCarpet (i)6–4, 6–4
123. Ken Rosewall63.196725 JunNewport Beach ProFinalHard6–3, 6–3
124. Rod Laver61.19673 JulWorld Pro – Oklahoma CityFinalHard6–2, 3–6, 6–4
125. Rod Laver62.196723 JulNewport ProRound robinGrass31–20
126. Rod Laver63.196728 AugWimbledon Pro, England[18]FinalGrass6–2, 6–2, 12–10
127. Ken Rosewall64.19676 SepTransvaal Pro – Pretoria, Benoni and Klerksdorp3rd placeHard6–3, 6–2
128. Rod Laver64.196711 SepEast London Pro3rd placeHard8–5
129. Ken Rosewall65.196724 SepMbabaneTourHard**6–2, 8–6
130. Rod Laver65.196728 OctWembley Pro – LondonFinalWood (i)2–6, 6–1, 1–6, 8–6, 6–2
131. Rod Laver66.196817 AprilBBC2 World Invitation Champs Pro – WembleyFinalWood (i)6–3, 10–8
132. Ken Rosewall66.196828 AprilBournemouth OpenFinalClay3–6, 6–2, 6–0, 6–3
133. Rod Laver67.19687 MayNTL Wembley Invitation ProFinalWood (i)6–0, 6–1, 6–0
134. Rod Laver68.196818 MayNTL Madison Square Garden Pro – New York CityFinalCarpet (i)4–6, 6–3, 9–7, 6–4
135. Ken Rosewall67.19689 JunFrench Open – Stade Roland Garros ParisFinalClay6–3, 6–1, 2–6, 6–2
136. Rod Laver69.196822 SepPacific Southwest Open – Los AngelesFinalHard (i)4–6, 6–0, 6–0[lower-alpha 8]
137. Rod Laver70.196810 DecNashville – Dixie Tennis ClassicFinalCarpet (i)6–2, 6–3
138. Rod Laver71.19698 FebPhiladelphia OpenSemifinalCarpet (i)6–4, 6–2
139. Rod Laver72.196911 FebOrlando ProFinalClay6–3, 6–2
140. Rod Laver73.196925 FebOakland ProSemifinalCarpet (i)6–3, 6–3
141. Rod Laver74.196921 MayBBC2 World Pro – WembleyFinalWood (i)8–6, 6–0
142. Rod Laver75.196924 MayDutch Pro Champs – Amsterdam and EindhovenRound robinClay6–2, 1–6, 6–3
143. Rod Laver76.19698 JunFrench Open – Stade Roland Garros ParisFinalClay6–4, 6–3, 6–4
144. Rod Laver77.196914 JulU.S. Pro – BrooklineSemifinalHard6–3, 5–7, 6–2, 6–3
145. Rod Laver78.196917 AugFort Worth ProFinalHard6–3, 6–2
146. Ken Rosewall68.196917 OctHamburg – One-night standSingle matchCarpet (i)0–6, 6–4, 8–6
147. Rod Laver79.197022 MarDunlop Sydney Open – White City[19]FinalGrass3–6, 6–2, 3–6, 6–2, 6–3
148. Rod Laver80.19701 JunSt Louis WCTFinalCarpet (i)6–1, 6–4
149. Rod Laver81.197016 JulTennis Champions Classic Pro – New York CityFinalCarpet (i)6–4, 6–3, 6–3
150. Rod Laver82.19701 AugLouisville WCTSemifinalClay6–4, 1–6, 6–1
151. Rod Laver83.197015 DecMasters, TokyoRound robinCarpet (i)5–6, 6–3, 6–5
152. Rod Laver84.19712 JanTennis Champions Classic Pro – New YorkCarpet (i)6–3, 6–2, 7–5
153. Ken Rosewall69.197115 JulWashington WCTRound of 16Clay5–7, 6–3, 6–1
154. Rod Laver85.19711 AugFort Worth WCTQuarterfinalHard7–5, 5–7, 6–2
155. Rod Laver86.19713 OctBerkeley WCTFinalHard6–4, 6–4, 7–6(7–3)
156. Ken Rosewall70.197118 NovWCT Finals, Houston and DallasFinalCarpet (i)6–4, 1–6, 7–6(7–3), 7–6(7–4)
157. Rod Laver87.197213 FebU.S. Pro Indoor – Philadelphia WCTFinalCarpet (i)4–6, 6–2, 6–2, 6–2
158. Rod Laver88.197220 FebToronto WCTFinalCarpet (i)6–1, 6–4
159. Rod Laver89.19729 AprilHouston River Oaks WCTFinalClay6–2, 6–4
160. Ken Rosewall71.197214 MayWCT Finals, DallasFinalCarpet (i)4–6, 6–0, 6–3, 6–7(3–7), 7–6(7–5)
161. Ken Rosewall72.197312 MayWCT Finals, Dallas3rd placeCarpet (i)6–3, 6–2
162. Rod Laver90.197310 NovAustralian Indoors, SydneySemifinalHard (i)6–4, 3–6, 8–6
163. Ken Rosewall73.197615 FebWCT Avis Challenge CupRound robinCarpet6–4, 6–1, 6–3[lower-alpha 9]
164. Ken Rosewall74.19768 AprilHouston River Oaks WCT (first Tour)Round of 16Clay3–6, 6–4, 6–3
165. Ken Rosewall75.19774 FebGreen Bay, WisconsinTourCarpet (i)7–6, 7–5

(*) most probably canvas. During the World Tour in 63, they used their portable canvas surface.

(**) most probably hard, but not yet confirmed.

Other matches:

  • 1964, 30 January – Brisbane tour match. Rain stopped match when Laver was ahead 4–6, 8–6, 1–0.
  • 1965, 24 January – Manly Tour. Rain stopped match when Rosewall was ahead 6–2, 3–2.
  • 1966, October–November – Tour in Nairobi, Entebbe, Accra and Lagos.
  • 1967, August – Italian Tour, four cities with the pro troupe.
  • 1967, October – Spain Tour with Laver, Rosewall, Gimeno and Stolle.

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Jack Kramer claimed in "Tennis de France N°174 Octobre 1967" that Rosewall's peak career was in 1961–1962.
  2. ↑ Fourth match on the NZ Tour. Two matches were played between Auckland and Palmerston North, two between Palmerston North and Hamilton.
  3. ↑ Rosewall won 6–3, 7–5 or 6–3, 7–6. They may have played a final game to finish the set off.
  4. ↑ Not to be confused with: South African Pro – Johannesburg.
  5. ↑ Not to be confused with: U.S. Pro.
  6. ↑ Not to be confused with: French Pro.
  7. ↑ Tournament played on AstroTurf carpet surface on Center Court and on cement on the secondary court.
  8. ↑ Last four days of the tournament held indoors at Los Angeles Sports Arena.
  9. ↑ Tournament started on Supreme Court carpet surface. Because of extreme heat, they changed to plexipave hardcourt.

References

  1. ↑ Conner, Floyd (2002). Tennis's Most Wanted : the top 10 book of baseline blunders, clay court wonders, and lucky lobs (1st ed.). Washington, D.C.: Brassey's, Inc. p. 224. ISBN 978-1574883633.
  2. ↑ Eben Harrell (8 September 2010). "Top 10 Tennis Rivalries". Time.
  3. ↑ Dick Roraback (9 June 1969). "Rod and Ken: Still Another Point of View". International Herald Tribune (European Edition). p. 13.
  4. ↑ Bud Collins (29 January 2006). "A rivalry for the ages". The Age.
  5. ↑ "Laver 'Crushed' In 65 Minutes – Grand Slam Champion Beaten By Rosewall". The Canberra Times. 7 January 1963. p. 16 – via National Library of Australia.
  6. ↑ "Laver Downs Ken Rosewall". The Canberra Times. 21 January 1963. p. 20 – via National Library of Australia.
  7. ↑ "Laver Down Before £850 Gate". The Canberra Times. 22 January 1963. p. 20 – via National Library of Australia.
  8. ↑ "Rosewall Wins Pro. Title". The Canberra Times. 18 June 1963. p. 28 – via National Library of Australia.
  9. ↑ "Laver loses to Rosewall". The Canberra Times. 2 July 1963. p. 24 – via National Library of Australia.
  10. ↑ "Hoad Wins". The Canberra Times. 4 November 1963. p. 20 – via National Library of Australia.
  11. ↑ "Laver in Form". The Canberra Times. 6 January 1964. p. 16 – via National Library of Australia.
  12. ↑ "Rosewall down to Laver". The Canberra Times. 15 February 1965. p. 14 – via National Library of Australia.
  13. ↑ "Professional tennis to Ken Rose wall". The Canberra Times. 28 March 1966. p. 23 – via National Library of Australia.
  14. ↑ "Laver hits top again". The Canberra Times. 19 July 1966. p. 16 – via National Library of Australia.
  15. ↑ "Layer outclasses Rosewall with swift efficiency". The Canberra Times. 19 September 1966. p. 13 – via National Library of Australia.
  16. ↑ Clive Girton (23 September 1966). "After a tennis day to remember, I have officially retired!". Port Talbot Guardian. p. 24 – via Newspapers.com. His "twin", Ken Rosewall, was well beaten by fellow countryman Rod (Rocket) Laver and as in the previous match between Hoad and the American Earl (Butch) Bucholz, there was a tremendous contrast in styles.
  17. ↑ "Rosewall's singles title". The Canberra Times. 5 October 1966. p. 29 – via National Library of Australia.
  18. ↑ "Wimbledon pro title to Laver". The Canberra Times. 30 August 1967. p. 36 – via National Library of Australia.
  19. ↑ "Tennis thriller – Layer wins 'greatest game ever'". The Canberra Times. 23 March 1970. p. 20 – via National Library of Australia.

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