Rod Laver
Rod Laver, an Australian tennis legend, is renowned for being the only player to win all four Grand Slam singles titles in a single calendar year, achieving this feat twice in 1962 and 1969. His playing style and exceptional skill have made him an iconic figure in tennis history. Laver's career spanned both the amateur and professional eras, and he has been a vocal advocate for the sport, often sharing his insights and experiences with younger generations of players.
Born on Aug 09, 1938 (86 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 52,625 | $2,700,000 | 2,093$ |
| Italy | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 34,768 | $2,000,000 | 1,150$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,948 | $5,100 | 3$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 625,978 | 469 | $73,000 | 55$ |
| Totals | 5 | 134,003,815 | 90,810 | $4,778,100 | 3,301$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Luxembourg:
Rod Laver praised the growing rivalry between Alcaraz and Sinner as a gift for the sport.
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United Kingdom:
Rod Laver praised the growing rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz as a significant gift to the sport of tennis.
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Ireland:
Rod Laver is recognized as one of the all-time greats in men's tennis history.
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United Kingdom:
Laver is mentioned as part of the distinguished list of players who reached consecutive grand slam finals.
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Italy:
Rod Laver is referenced as a legendary player who defeated Nicola Pietrangeli.
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Lithuania:
Rod Laver holds the record for the fastest 20 wins at Wimbledon, which Carlos Alcaraz is approaching.
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Croatia:
Rod Laver, today an 86-year-old, is a legendary tennis player who won 11 Grand Slam titles in the 1960s.
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United Kingdom:
Rod Laver is one of the six men in the Open era to win the French Open and Wimbledon in the same season.
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Romania:
Rod Laver is noted as the only other player to have achieved a calendar Grand Slam before Djokovic.
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Dominican Republic:
Rod Laver published a tribute to Stolle, highlighting his character and achievements.
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