Rod Laver
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| Height / weight | 1.73 m / - |
| Born | 9 Aug 1938 (87 years) |
| Nationality |  Australia |
| Nickname | Rocket |
Rod Laver is an Australian former professional tennis player. He is widely considered one of the greatest players in the sport's history.
He is the only man to win the singles Grand Slam twice, achieving the feat as an amateur in 1962 and again in the Open Era in 1969.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Rodney George Laver was born on August 9, 1938, in Rockhampton, Australia.He was the third of four children born to Roy Laver, a cattleman and butcher, and his wife, Melba Roffey.
He was given the nickname "Rocket" by Australian Davis Cup captain Harry Hopman. He currently resides in Carlsbad, California.
Professional Career
Laver turned professional in 1963 after winning six major titles as an amateur. From 1963 until 1968, he was banned from playing in Grand Slam tournaments because he was a professional.During this time, he dominated the professional circuit, winning eight Pro major titles, including a "Pro Slam" in 1967. After the Open Era began in 1968, Laver returned to Grand Slam competition and won his second Calendar-Year Grand Slam in 1969.
He retired in 1979. He won a record 200 singles titles throughout his career and contributed to five Davis Cup titles for Australia.
Legacy
Laver is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.He is the only man to win the Calendar-Year Grand Slam twice, a record that remains unbroken. The Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, the main show court of the Australian Open, is named after him, as is the Laver Cup tournament.
He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1981.
Career Record
Singles
- Career record: 536–135 (in pre-Open and Open Era)
- Career titles: 200
- Highest ranking: No. 1 (1961, 1965–1969)
Best Grand Slam Singles Performances
- Australian Open: W (1960, 1962, 1969)
- French Open: W (1962, 1969)
- Wimbledon: W (1961, 1962, 1968, 1969)
- US Open: W (1962, 1969)
Doubles
- Career record: 235–77
- Career titles: 28
Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances
- Australian Open: W (1959, 1960, 1961, 1969)
- French Open: W (1961)
- Wimbledon: W (1971)
- US Open: F (1960, 1970, 1973)
Mixed Doubles
Best Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Performances
- French Open: W (1961)
- Wimbledon: W (1959, 1960)
Team competitions
- Davis Cup: W (1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1973)
Rod Laver FAQ
How many major singles titles has Rod Laver won?
Rod Laver has won 11 Grand Slam singles titles and eight Pro major singles titles.
What is Rod Laver’s career-high singles ranking?
His career-high singles ranking is World No. 1, which he was ranked in 1961, 1962, and from 1965 to 1969.
What is Rod Laver’s best Grand Slam result?
Rod Laver's best Grand Slam singles result is winning all four major tournaments in a calendar year, a feat he achieved in 1962 and 1969.
When did Rod Laver retire?
Rod Laver retired from professional tennis in 1979.
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