In Loving Memory of Coach Richard “Dick” Noble Leach By Alyssa Leach Coach Richard “Dick” Noble Leach of Laguna Beach, California, passed away October 10, 2023, at the age of 83. He loved his family, friends, tennis, USC, bridge, and Hawaii. Depending on the day, that order would change. His quick-witted, sometimes politically incorrect sense […]
Whilst recent royals like Prince William and Princess Kate are semi-regulars at the famous tennis event, the late Queen Elizabeth only went to Wimbledon on a handle of occasions
Rod Laver, byname of Rodney George Laver, (born August 9, 1938, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia), Australian tennis player, the second male player in the history of the game (after Don Budge in 1938) to win the four major singles championships Australian, French, British (Wimbledon), and U.S. in one year (1962) and the first to repeat this Grand Slam (1969). Laver is considered one of the greatest players in the history of tennis. The son of two tournament lawn tennis players, Laver was introduced early to the game. Considered too small to become a good player, he began vigorous practice as a youth in
Australia s Margaret Court believes she doesn t get as much credit from the tennis world as she deserves for her 24 Grand Slam singles titles and that Serena Williams doesn t reciprocate her admiration.