Don Budge

Don Budge

athlete United States

Don Budge was a pioneering American tennis player, known for his remarkable achievements during the 1930s. He became the first player in history to win a Grand Slam, which he accomplished in 1938 by winning all four major championships in a single calendar year: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. Budge's innovative playing style and powerful backhand helped him dominate the sport, and he became a prominent figure in tennis history. His legacy continues to inspire players today, as he set a standard for excellence in the sport.

Born on Jun 13, 1916 (109 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
153,558
Power
4,770$
Sentiment
5.40
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Panama 1 7.00 0.10% +0% 4,314,768 4,306 $76,000 76$
Argentina 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 45,195,774 42,557 $450,000 424$
Uruguay 1 5.00 0.10% +0% 3,473,730 3,360 $54,000 52$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 35,413 $2,700,000 1,408$
France 1 6.00 0.10% +0% 65,273,511 67,922 $2,700,000 2,810$
Totals 5 186,143,794 153,558 $5,980,000 4,770$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Alcaraz surpassed Don Budge, who had won the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open by the age of 22 years and 355 days in 1938. 5

BBC: Carlos Alcaraz wins Australian Open 2026: Numbers behind world number one's historic victory