Tennis legend dead as heartbroken tributes paid to former world No1 and grand-slam champ

ok.co.uk:

The tennis world is in mourning following the sad news that former World No. 1 and tournament legend Neale Fraser has died at the age of 91.The announcement came on Tuesday morning (3 December), with the cause of death not yet disclosed.

Neale, a 19-time Grand Slam champion, holds the remarkable distinction of being the last man to achieve the triple crown in tennis – winning singles, doubles, and mixed doubles titles at a Grand Slam tournament, a feat he accomplished consecutively at the US Nationals in 1959 and 1960.

His leadership extended off the court as well, having captained Australia in the Davis Cup for an unprecedented 24 years. Tributes have started to flood in for the tennis great.

Rod Laver, another Aussie icon and one-time rival, expressed his sorrow on social media: "I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my dear mate and fellow lefty, Neale Fraser." He added, "He was a true gem in a golden era of Australian tennis legends - an incredible World No.1, a Grand Slam champion, and a Davis Cup icon," reports the Daily Star.