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Lew Gerrard
Lewis Albert Gerrard (born 5 April 1938) is a former New Zealand international tennis player. He competed in the Davis Cup The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis. It is run by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and is contested annually between teams from competing countries in a knock-out format. It is described by the organi ... a number of times from 1957 to 1966. Davis Cup Profile References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Gerrard, Lew 1938 births Living people[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Auckland
Auckland (pronounced ) ( mi, Tāmaki Makaurau) is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. The most populous urban area in the country and the fifth largest city in Oceania, Auckland has an urban population of about It is located in the greater Auckland Region—the area governed by Auckland Council—which includes outlying rural areas and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, and which has a total population of . While European New Zealanders, Europeans continue to make up the plurality of Auckland's population, the city became multicultural and cosmopolitan in the late-20th century, with Asians accounting for 31% of the city's population in 2018. Auckland has the fourth largest foreign-born population in the world, with 39% of its residents born overseas. With its large population of Pasifika New Zealanders, the city is also home to the biggest ethnic Polynesian population in the world. The Māori-language name for Auckland is ', meaning "Tāmak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1966 Australian Championships – Men's Singles
First-seeded Roy Emerson defeated Arthur Ashe 6–4, 6–8, 6–2, 6–3 in the final to win the men's singles tennis title at the 1966 Australian Championships. Seeds The seeded players are listed below. Roy Emerson is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated. # Roy Emerson ''(champion)'' # Arthur Ashe ''(finalist)'' # Fred Stolle ''(semifinals)'' # Clark Graebner ''(quarterfinals)'' # John Newcombe ''(semifinals)'' # n/a # Tony Roche ''(quarterfinals)'' # Marty Riessen ''(third round)'' # Bill Bowrey ''(quarterfinals)'' # Tom Okker ''(third round)'' # Owen Davidson ''(third round)'' # Ken Fletcher ''(first round)'' # John Cottrill ''(third round)'' # Herb Fitzgibbon ''(third round)'' # Ray Ruffels ''(third round)'' # Roger Taylor ''(third round)'' Draw Key * Q = Qualifier * WC = Wild card * LL = Lucky loser * r = Retired Retirement is the withdrawal from one's position or occupation or from one's active working life. A person ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1959 French Championships – Men's Singles
Third-seeded Nicola Pietrangeli defeated Ian Vermaak 3–6, 6–3, 6–4, 6–1 in the final to win the men's singles tennis title at the 1959 French Championships. Seeds The seeded players are listed below. Nicola Pietrangeli is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated. # Luis Ayala ''(semifinals)'' # Neale Fraser ''(semifinals)'' # Nicola Pietrangeli ''(champion)'' # Ian Vermaak ''(final)'' # Jacques Brichant ''(quarterfinals)'' # Pierre Darmon ''(first round)'' # Jon Douglas ''(third round)'' # Budge Patty ''(third round)'' # Roy Emerson ''(quarterfinals)'' # Jaroslav Drobný ''(fourth round)'' # Billy Knight ''(quarterfinals)'' # Orlando Sirola ''(third round)'' # Rod Laver ''(third round)'' # Martin Mulligan ''(quarterfinals)'' # Lew Gerrard ''(fourth round)'' # Giuseppe Merlo ''(fourth round)'' Draw Key * Q = Qualifier * WC = Wild card * LL = Lucky loser * r = Retired Finals Earlier rounds Section 1 Section 2 Sectio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1959 Wimbledon Championships – Men's Singles
Alex Olmedo defeated Rod Laver in the final, 6–4, 6–3, 6–4, to win the gentlemen's singles tennis title at the 1959 Wimbledon Championships. Ashley Cooper was the defending champion, but was ineligible to compete after turning professional. Seeds Alex Olmedo (champion) Neale Fraser ''(quarterfinals)'' Nicola Pietrangeli ''(first round)'' Bobby Wilson ''(quarterfinals)'' Barry MacKay ''(semifinals)'' Luis Ayala ''(quarterfinals)'' Kurt Nielsen ''(second round)'' Roy Emerson Roy Stanley Emerson (born 3 November 1936) is an Australian former tennis player who won 12 Grand Slam singles titles and 16 Grand Slam doubles titles, for a total of 28 Grand Slam titles. He is the only male player to have completed a caree ... ''(semifinals)'' Draw Finals Top half Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Bottom half Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:1959 Wimbledon Championshi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1960 Wimbledon Championships – Men's Singles
Year 196 ( CXCVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Dexter and Messalla (or, less frequently, year 949 '' Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 196 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Emperor Septimius Severus attempts to assassinate Clodius Albinus but fails, causing Albinus to retaliate militarily. * Emperor Septimius Severus captures and sacks Byzantium; the city is rebuilt and regains its previous prosperity. * In order to assure the support of the Roman legion in Germany on his march to Rome, Clodius Albinus is declared Augustus by his army while crossing Gaul. * Hadrian's wall in Britain is partially destroyed. China * First year of the '' Jian'an era of the Chinese Han Dynasty. * Emperor Xian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1964 Wimbledon Championships – Men's Singles
Roy Emerson defeated Fred Stolle 6–4, 12–10, 4–6, 6–3 in the final to win the gentlemen's singles tennis title at the 1964 Wimbledon Championships. Chuck McKinley was the defending champion, but lost in the semifinals to Stolle. Seeds Roy Emerson (champion) Chuck McKinley ''(semifinals)'' Manuel Santana ''(fourth round)'' Rafael Osuna ''(quarterfinals)'' Dennis Ralston ''(first round)'' Fred Stolle ''(final)'' Nicola Pietrangeli ''(second round)'' Martin Mulligan Martin "Marty" Mulligan (born 18 October 1940) is a former tennis player from Australia. He is best known for reaching the men's singles final at Wimbledon in 1962, where he was defeated by fellow Australian Rod Laver. Personal life Mulligan ... ''(second round)'' Draw Finals Top half Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Bottom half Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:1964 Wimbledon Championships - M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1960 U
Year 196 ( CXCVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Dexter and Messalla (or, less frequently, year 949 '' Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 196 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Emperor Septimius Severus attempts to assassinate Clodius Albinus but fails, causing Albinus to retaliate militarily. * Emperor Septimius Severus captures and sacks Byzantium; the city is rebuilt and regains its previous prosperity. * In order to assure the support of the Roman legion in Germany on his march to Rome, Clodius Albinus is declared Augustus by his army while crossing Gaul. * Hadrian's wall in Britain is partially destroyed. China * First year of the '' Jian'an era of the Chinese Han Dynasty. * Emperor Xian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1965 Australian Championships
The 1965 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, Melbourne, Australia from 22 January to 1 February. It was the 53rd edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 15th held in Melbourne, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Australians Roy Emerson and Margaret Smith. Champions Men's singles Roy Emerson defeated Fred Stolle 7–9, 2–6, 6–4, 7–5, 6–1 Women's singles Margaret Smith defeated Maria Bueno 5–7, 6–4, 5–2 retired Men's doubles John Newcombe / Tony Roche defeated Roy Emerson / Fred Stolle 3–6, 4–6, 13–11, 6–3, 6–4 Women's doubles Margaret Smith / Lesley Turner defeated Robyn Ebbern / Billie Jean Moffitt, 1–6, 6–2, 6–3 Mixed doubles Robyn Ebbern / Owen Davidson Owen Keir Davidson (born 4 October 1943) is a former professional tennis player of the 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1966 Australian Championships
The 1966 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the White City Tennis Club, Sydney, Australia from 21 to 31 January. It was the 54th edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 15th held in Sydney, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Australians Roy Emerson and Margaret Smith. Champions Men's singles Roy Emerson defeated Arthur Ashe 6–4, 6–8, 6–2, 6–3 Women's singles Margaret Smith defeated Nancy Richey walkover Men's doubles Roy Emerson / Fred Stolle defeated John Newcombe / Tony Roche, 7–9, 6–3, 6–8, 14–12, 12–10 Women's doubles Carole Graebner / Nancy Richey defeated Margaret Smith / Lesley Turner, 6–4, 7–5 Mixed doubles Judy Tegart / Tony Roche defeated Robyn Ebbern / Bill Bowrey, 6–1, 6–3 References External links Australian Open official website {{DEFAULTSORT:Australian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1964 Wimbledon Championships
The 1964 Wimbledon Championships took place on the outdoor grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. The tournament was held from Monday 22 June until Saturday 4 July 1964. It was the 78th staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the third Grand Slam tennis event of 1964. Roy Emerson and Maria Bueno won the singles titles. Champions Seniors Men's singles Roy Emerson defeated Fred Stolle, 6–1, 12–10, 4–6, 6–3 Women's singles Maria Bueno defeated Margaret Smith, 6–4, 7–9, 6–3 Men's doubles Bob Hewitt / Fred Stolle defeated Roy Emerson / Ken Fletcher, 7–5, 11–9, 6–4 Women's doubles Margaret Smith / Lesley Turner defeated Billie Jean Moffitt / Karen Susman, 7–5, 6–2 Mixed doubles 'Fred Stolle / Lesley Turner defeated Ken Fletcher / Margaret Smith, 6–4, 6–4 Juniors Boys' singles Ismail El Shafei defeated Vladimir Korotkov, 6–2, 6–3 Girls' singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1966 Wimbledon Championships
The 1966 Wimbledon Championships took place on the outdoor grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. The tournament was held from Monday 20 June until Saturday 2 July 1966. It was the 80th staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the third Grand Slam tennis event of 1966. Manuel Santana and Billie Jean King won the singles titles. Champions Seniors Men's singles Manuel Santana defeated Dennis Ralston, 6–4, 11–9, 6–4 Women's singles Billie Jean King defeated Maria Bueno, 6–3, 3–6, 6–1 Men's doubles Ken Fletcher / John Newcombe defeated Bill Bowrey / Owen Davidson, 6–3, 6–4, 3–6, 6–3 Women's doubles Maria Bueno / Nancy Richey defeated Margaret Smith / Judy Tegart, 6–3, 4–6, 6–4 Mixed doubles Ken Fletcher / Margaret Smith defeated Dennis Ralston / Billie Jean King, 4–6, 6–3, 6–3 Juniors Boys' singles Vladimir Korotkov defeated Brian Fairlie, 6–3, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1965 Davis Cup
The 1965 Davis Cup was the 54th edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 31 teams entered the Europe Zone, 9 teams entered the Eastern Zone, and 5 teams entered the America Zone. The United States defeated Mexico in the America Zone final, India defeated Japan in the Eastern Inter-Zonal final, and Spain , image_flag = Bandera de España.svg , image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg , national_motto = ''Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond") , national_anthem = (English: "Royal March") , i ... defeated South Africa Davis Cup team, South Africa in the Europe Zone final. In the Inter-Zonal Zone, Spain defeated the United States in the semifinal, and then defeated India in the final. Spain were then defeated by the defending champions Australia Davis Cup team, Australia in the Challenge Round. The final was played at White City Stadium (Sydney), White City Stadium in Sy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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