Tennis legend Fred Stolle died at the age of 86!
Tennis legend Fred Stolle died at the age of 86!
Tennis sport has lost one of its greatest stars: the former Australian tennis professional Fred Stolle died at the age of 86. Tennis Australia honored the two-time Grand Slam winner, which is considered the "icon" of tennis sports, with a moving appreciation. Stolle, which falls into the golden era of Australian tennis in the 1960s around sizes such as Rod Laver and Roy Emerson, leaves an impressive legacy. His death was officially announced on Thursday, but there was no information on the cause of death, such as AP News reported.
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Stolle not only won the French Open 1965 and the US Open 1966, but was also a key member of the successful Davis Cup team in Australia, with which he won the title three times. After his active career, Stolle remained loyal to sport and worked as a trainer and commentator, especially for the Nine Network in Australia and for US broadcasters. Craig Tiley, CEO of Tennis Australia, described Stolle as an "iconic player" and emphasized his enormous impact on tennis: "His heir is one of excellence, dedication and deep love for tennis," said Tiley in his honor.
Born in Sydney, Stolle lived in the United States after his career. He was known for his sporting fairness and was appreciated by his companions as a very pleasant person. Legend Rod Laver paid tribute to his friend and remembered the many shared experiences: "Fred Stolle was too nice to clever. He won many Grand slams and was in many other finals - it took the best to defeat the best", as Laver held on X (formerly Twitter). Fred Stolle leaves his wife Pat, his son Sandon, who was also active in tennis, as well as his daughters Monique and Nadine. Tennis will remember its great achievements and unforgettable influence.More information about his sporting career can be found in the article by Krone
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