Lewis Alan Hoad
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Lewis Alan Hoad 🇦🇺

Lewis Alan Hoad (Known as "Lew Hoad")
["tennis player", "Grand Slam champion", "Australian tennis legend"]
Born Nov 23, 1934 🇦🇺 Glebe, Sydney, Australia
Passed Away Jul 03, 1994 Fuengirola, Spain
Lifespan 59 years old
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"When Lew was on his game, nobody in the world could touch him."

Archival Overview

Australian tennis player, four-time Grand Slam singles champion and back-to-back Wimbledon winner, celebrated for his immense power and explosive wrist speed.

Biographical Record

Lewis Alan 'Lew' Hoad (1934–1994) was an Australian tennis powerhouse whose devastating serve, explosive topspin, and brute wrist strength made him virtually unplayable at his peak. Alongside childhood friend Ken Rosewall, Hoad dominated world tennis under legendary coach Harry Hopman, leading Australia to four Davis Cup victories.

Hoad won back-to-back Wimbledon titles in 1956 and 1957. In 1956, he came within one match of the Calendar Grand Slam, winning Australia, France, and Wimbledon. Later retiring to Spain, his Costa del Sol tennis ranch became a mecca for the world tennis elite.

Key Life Milestones

July 6, 1956

Wimbledon Crown and Three Grand Slams

Defeated Ken Rosewall on Centre Court to win Wimbledon, completing the third leg of his near-Grand Slam season.

July 5, 1957

Dominant Wimbledon Defense

Crushed Ashley Cooper 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 in just 57 minutes to successfully defend his Wimbledon gentlemen's singles title.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Cementerio Municipal de Mijas
Mijas, Spain
GPS: 36.5956, -4.6300
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