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 (87 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 2 | 7.50 | 0.16% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 15,208 | $700,000 | 1,230$ |
| Luxembourg | 2 | 7.00 | 0.17% | +10% | 625,978 | 1,183 | $73,000 | 138$ |
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 18,945 | $1,380,000 | 1,025$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 34,084 | $450,000 | 339$ |
| Italy | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 44,920 | $2,000,000 | 1,486$ |
| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 35,582 | $1,400,000 | 1,065$ |
| Egypt | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 102,334,404 | 84,644 | $303,000 | 251$ |
| Totals | 9 | 289,527,266 | 234,566 | $6,306,000 | 5,534$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Egypt:
The Australian legend won 11 Grand Slam titles and is the only player to achieve a Grand Slam in two different eras.
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Luxembourg:
Rod Laver questioned who could stop the rising stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
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Italy:
Rod Laver is referenced as part of the elite group of Major finalists in tennis history.
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Argentina:
Rod Laver is one of the few players in history to have played in the finals of all four major tournaments in the same season.
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Luxembourg:
Rod Laver congratulated Aryna Sabalenka on her victory, praising her passion and determination.
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Switzerland:
Tennis icon Rod Laver congratulated Sabalenka on her victory.
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Spain:
Rod Laver is a legendary tennis player mentioned as one of the few to achieve significant milestones in the sport.
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Australia:
Rod Laver watched the Australian Open with Tracey Holmes while Nick Kyrgios was playing.
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Switzerland:
Rod Laver was the opponent of Ken Rosewall in the first prize money final.
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North Macedonia:
Rod Laver is recognized as one of the few players to have won three Grand Slam titles in a single season.
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