Noun
Australian tennis player who in 1962 was the second man to win the Australian and French and English and United States singles titles in the same year; in 1969 he repeated this feat (born in 1938)
Source: WordNetThe great champions were always vicious competitors. You never lose respect for a man who is a vicious competitor, and you never hate a man you respect. I don't like Rod Laver because he's such a vicious competitor, but I don't dislike him. Pancho Gonzales
Court, who sealed the Grand Slam by winning all four majors in 1970, will be honoured on the 50th anniversary of her achievement before Nick Kyrgios’ match against Rafael Nadal on Rod Laver Arena. Source: Internet
His last professional singles match was against David Ferrer in the second round of the 2016 Australian Open at the Rod Laver Arena on January 21, 2016. Source: Internet
Billie Jean King won £750 for taking the title while Rod Laver won £2,000. Source: Internet
"For me now, I do feel like I'm a bit more seasoned, even though I'm still relatively young, per se," said Osaka, who takes on Czech Marie Bouzkova in her opening round at the Rod Laver Arena on Monday. Source: Internet
In night matches to follow on Rod Laver Arena, 15-year-old American Coco Gauff will play defending champion Naomi Osaka and Roger Federer plays Australian John Millman. Source: Internet