Rodney George Laver AC MBE (born 9 August 1938) is an Australian former tennis player. He is widely regarded by many pundits, players and fans to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Laver was ranked world No. 1 in nine different years, which is an all-time record in tennis. He was the No. 1 ranked professional from 1964 to 1970, spanning four years before and three years after the start of the Open Era in 1968. He also was the No. 1 ranked amateur in 1961–62. He is the second and last male player to win each grand slam twice after Roy Emerson.
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Rodney George Laver 9 August 1938 (age 86) Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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Zodiac | Leo |
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