Australian tennis legend Neale Fraser dies at 91
abc.net.au — December 3, 2024, 04:01 AM UTC
Neale Fraser, a legendary Australian tennis player and 19-time major champion, has died at the age of 91. He was known for his achievements in both singles and doubles, including three major singles titles and 11 doubles titles. Fraser reached world number one in singles in 1959 and won significant matches against Rod Laver in 1960. He served as Australia's Davis Cup captain from 1970 to 1993, leading the team to four titles. Fraser was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1984 and the Australian Tennis Hall of Fame in 1994. He is survived by his wife, Thea.