Don Budge
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.
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Recent news mentions
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.
Carlos Alcaraz wins Australian Open 2026: Numbers behind world number one's historic victory
United Kingdom· 2026-02-01
Don Budge's record for the youngest Grand Slam winner was broken by Carlos Alcaraz.
venció a Djokovic, ganó por primera vez en Australia y es el más joven en completar el Grand Slam
Argentina· 2026-02-01
Don Budge held the record for the youngest player to win all four Grand Slam titles before Carlos Alcaraz.
Carlos Alcaraz, vainqueur de l’Open d’Australie, prive Novak Djokovic d’un 25e sacre record en Grand Chelem
France· 2026-02-01
Don Budge was the previous record holder for the youngest player to complete the Grand Slam.
toda España celebra la consagración de Carlos Alcaraz en el Australian Open
Uruguay· 2026-02-01
Don Budge is mentioned as the record holder for the youngest player to complete the Grand Slam.
Alcaraz avanza firme y sueña con conquistar Australia
Panama· 2026-01-25
