Eyes on the prize money Aug 26, 2008
It was about time, because the pros, though a small band, were the game's best: all-timers Rod Laver, Pancho Gonzalez, Ken Rosewall, Lew Hoad, Andres Gimeno, John Newcombe, and Tony Roche to name seven. It was an amnesty for the banned pros, condemned to one-night stands and an occasional tourney such as the US Pro at Longwood in Boston. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Bruce Jenkins from Wimbledon Jul 6, 2008
In 1956, Lew Hoad met Ken Rosewall for the championship of Wimbledon and the Australian Open, while teaming to win the doubles title in each. Over the years, other Aussie doubles teams found themselves facing each other for a major singles title, including Fred Stolle-Roy Emerson and Rod Laver-Neale Fraser (Tony Roche and John Newcombe, for all of their great success in doubles, never met with a major singles title on the line). (San Francisco Chronicle)
New kid on the block not quite the Brock ... yet Jun 21, 2008
In the company of such luminaries as Ken Catchpole, John Eales, John Solomon, Ken Rosewall, Matt Burke, Tim Gavin, Simon Poidevin and Dick Tooth, Deans learnt all about the magic of Brock, and how those on this side of the Tasman never really take themselves too seriously. Deans first enraptured the 500-plus audience. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Men's Grand Slam Titles Without Losing A Set Jun 9, 2008
Ken Rosewall, 1971 Australian Open (five matches). . (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Opportunity knocks in fertiliser boom Mar 26, 2008
PHOSPHATE may not be as glamorous as diamonds and gold, but the fertiliser ingredient has attracted the attention of the Melbourne mining identity "Diamond Joe" Gutnick and high-profile backers such as the tennis legend Ken Rosewall. Mr Gutnick, the controversial former head of Great Central Mines, has recently been toiling at the helm of Queensland phosphate hopeful Legend International. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Aussie ace youngest winner of grand prize Jan 27, 2008
Previously, the youngest Australian to have won a grand slam event was Ken Rosewall, who won the Australian Open juniors as a 15-year-old in 1950. Rosewall won the men's event three years later, the first of four Australian Open titles spanning 19 years. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Past singles champs from Australian Open Jan 12, 2008
SI.com - Tennis - Australian Open singles champs - Monday January 7, 2008 1:37PM. Posted: Monday January 7, 2008 1:37PM; Updated: Monday January 7, 2008 1:37PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Old boy goes back to his roots to sell a youthful image Nov 13, 2007
JUST inside Nambour State High School's administration block is a fascinating display of letters from sporting legends such as Don Bradman, Ken Rosewall, Dawn Fraser and Shane Gould replying to missives received from students over the decades. But while the emphasis is on sporting achievement, an exception may well be made to recognise the political achievement of one former pupil. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Battle of Belgrade a big ask for heroic Hewitt to keep Australia ontop of the world Sep 21, 2007
That's quite a statement when legendary Australian Davis Cup names such as Jack Crawford, Adrian Quist, Ken Rosewall, Lew Hoad, Frank Sedgman, Rod Laver, Roy Emerson, John Newcombe and Pat Cash are thrown into the equation. But with passion to burn and loyalty to the cause that is often overlooked - Hewitt has missed just two ties in nine years - to complement his unrivalled singles record in the competition, it is hard to argue with Cahill. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
In the Arena: A rich legacy of history's biggest blowouts Sep 15, 2007
The closest equivalent in an important men's match was when Jimmy Connors embarrassed Ken Rosewall, 6-1, 6-0, 6-1, to win the 1974 U.S. Open. But routs in individual sports do not carry quite the same weight in memory as routs in team sports. (International Herald Tribune)
Why don't kids start with small court? Sep 11, 2007
Words to live by: The toughest, most sportsmanlike and accomplished generation of tennis players came out of Australia in the 1950s, the likes of Rod Laver, Roy Emerson, Lew Hoad and Ken Rosewall. They had all been coached by the legendary Harry Hopman, a no-nonsense type who instilled the highest virtues in his pupils. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Local Teams Today Sep 9, 2007
1956 -- Australia's Ken Rosewall wins the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association title with a four-set victory over Lewis Hoad ... 1974 -- Jimmy Connors romps to a 6-1, 6-0, 6-1 victory over Ken Rosewall to win the U.S. Open. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Henin displays muscle Sep 5, 2007
Her presence recalls another great mite named Ken Rosewall, who was called "Muscles" by his Aussie brethren. But that sort of guy sarcasm wouldn't fit her. (Boston Globe)
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal: A classic rivalry Aug 27, 2007
It might not sound like much to Robert Geist, the Austrian tennis historian, who has made a labor-intensive attempt to track down every match Rod Laver played against fellow Australian luminary Ken Rosewall during a gentlemanly rivalry that began on the poorly documented professional barnstorming circuit and extended into the Open era. Best current thinking on a final score: 75-66 for Laver. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
U.S. Open: The finalmajor Aug 26, 2007
Federer and Nadal can become the first men to contest three Slam finals in a row since Fred Stolle and Ken Rosewall (1964-65). Of note. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
* Federer, Nadal headed for another showdown Aug 25, 2007
After No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdowns at the French Open and Wimbledon, Federer and Nadal can become the first pair of men to contest three consecutive Grand Slam finals since Ken Rosewall and Fred Stolle in 1964-1965. Nadal beat Federer twice for the title on clay at Roland Garros. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Sampras inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame Jul 15, 2007
He won his last major at the U.S. Open in 2002, joining Ken Rosewall as the only players in history to win Grand Slam events in their teens, 20s and 30s. Slide show: The Week in Sports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jerry Micco chat transcript 06/27/07 Jun 28, 2007
Jerry Micco: One of the greats, but I'm from a different era and can remember the great Rod Laver, Arthur Ashe (my favorite of all time), John Newcombe and Ken Rosewall. Not to mention Bjorn Borg, Boris Becker, Johnny Mac (my next favorite of all time) and Jimmy Connors. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Jack the lad Jun 24, 2007
So let's take a look at the list - Pancho Gonzalez, Frank Sedgman, Lew Hoad, Ken Rosewall, Tony Trabert ... Making stars such as Ashe, Newcombe and little Ken Rosewall villains of the piece was too a hard a sell, so the media settled for Kramer. (Guardian Unlimited -- Sport)
Save the last dance for them -- again Jun 9, 2007
Those great Australian pro antagonists, Rod Laver and Ken Rosewall, clashed in 1968 and '69. Rosewall won the first, the initial major open at the dawning of "open" tennis, integrating pros and amateurs. (Boston Globe)
Story doesn't ring true Jun 1, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Matt O'Sullivan, though, is swinging on the full Town Hall campanile. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Rare vintage Apr 8, 2007
Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Apr. The age of 30 often means a player is over the hill in sports, especially the NBA.. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Swimming takes center stage in a tennis arena Mar 24, 2007
Busts of Australian luminaries past like Margaret Court and Ken Rosewall still line the walkways leading to Rod Laver Arena. The retractable roof, as is so often the case during the Australian Open, is closed. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Celebrations, Federer-style: a beer, hugs and plenty of praise Jan 30, 2007
He was slapped on the back by Ken Rosewall, the last man to slip through an Australian Open without dropping a set back in 1971. Rosewall was chuffed to meet the champion, saying: "I feel honoured that my name should be mentioned in the same breath as Roger Federer.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Federer takes 10th Grand Slam Jan 30, 2007
Ken Rosewall, who was sitting in the stands, was the last man to do it at the Australian Open, in 1971. Federer also improved his winning streak to a career-best 36 matches, has been ranked No. 1 for 156 consecutive weeks and has won six of the last seven Grand Slam titles his only loss was in the French Open final to Rafael Nadal last year. (Enterprise-Journal)
Remorseless Federer on march into history Jan 29, 2007
Ken Rosewall, who was perched in the VIP box here, played five matches in the 1971 Australian Open at Kooyong, having received a first-round bye in a 64-man draw. This was Federer s tenth grand-slam title, equalling the record of Bill Tilden, the American legend of the 1920s who won seven of his at the US Open, five against the same foe, Bill Johnson. (TimesOnline)
Collins: Best is yet to come from Federer Jan 29, 2007
Best is yet to come from Federer. Australian Open win sets stage for a run at a calendar Grand Slam. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer's domination continues Jan 29, 2007
Federer continues to dominate opponents - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
Federer beats Gonzalez for 10th Grand Slam title Jan 29, 2007
Ken Rosewall, who was sitting in the stands, was the last man to accomplish the feat at the Australian Open, in 1971. By reaching the final, Federer already had tied Jack Crawford s record of playing in seven consecutive finals at the majors, set in 1934. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Federer dominant in earning 10th Grand Slam title Jan 29, 2007
The only other man to win the Australian Open without dropping a set was Ken Rosewall in 1971, although he had to play only five matches. advertisement. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Federer's perfect 10 Jan 29, 2007
Ken Rosewall 4 2 0 2 8 ... Ken Rosewall 1971 Australian Open (five matches). (Guardian Unlimited)
Tennis: Federer makes it look easy Jan 28, 2007
The last man to win here without dropping a set was Ken Rosewall in 1971, and Rosewall was in the President's Box in Rod Laver Arena, looking, as usual, fit and neatly coifed. 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
When snooze and booze was perfect ruse Jan 15, 2007
Rod Laver and Ken Rosewall among the pros. So-called amateurs Roy Emerson and Fred Stolle, upholding the Empire, hugging the Davis Cup and most of the major crowns during two years - 1965-66 - typified the dynasty of the Down Undertakers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Why Federer has got the wood on Roddick Sep 12, 2006
Federer's ninth grand slam title lifts him above Andre Agassi, Ken Rosewall, Ivan Lendl, Fred Perry and Jimmy Connors ... 8 Ken Rosewall (Aus): 4 Australian, 2 French, 2 US.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Roger Rocks Roddick Sep 12, 2006
" As opposed to lying flat on his back, which was Federer's posture after this comprehensive victory. Only Bjorn Borg earned his ninth major quicker than Federer (22 Grand Slams to 30), who broke out of his tie with Connors, Andre Agassi, Ivan Lendl, Fred Perry and Ken Rosewall on the all-time list. Federer became the first man to win three straight U.S. Opens since Lendl in 1987, and he also produced 69 winners against only 19 unforced errors, an amazing ratio. So what was it like, lying there... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Todd Woodbridge: Spreading his passion for tennis to the young Sep 12, 2006
He knows his distinguished place his history, his partnership with Mark Woodforde putting him in the long tradition of Australian men's doubles champions dating back to Frank Sedgman-Ken McGregor, Lew Hoad-Ken Rosewall, John Newcome-Tony Roche and the more recent Paul McNamee and Peter McNamara ... " From playing with his parents at their local tennis club in Sydney, his love of the game was kindled at the age of six, when he got to hit with Ken Rosewall. "He was my inspiration," he said of the... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Federer in a class of his own Sep 11, 2006
It is Federer's ninth grand slam title, lifting him above Andre Agassi, Ken Rosewall, Ivan Lendl, Fred Perry, and Jimmy Connors. Federer becomes only the fourth man to win three straight US Opens, and the only person ever to win three Wimbledons and three US Opens in consecutive years. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Federer rankles Roddick, cops third straight U.S. Open Sep 11, 2006
Federer is now in sole possession of sixth place with nine majors, passing a crowded group of greats stuck at eight, including Andre Agassi, Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl, Fred Perry and Ken Rosewall. Despite his huge rankings points lead, questions lingered, even after Federer defeated Nadal in the Wimbledon final, avenging a loss in the final of the French Open and a run of five losses in a row to the 20-year-old from Spain. (USA Today -- Sports)
Roddick, After 2005 U.S. Open Tennis Fiasco, Gains With Connors as Coach Aug 30, 2006
With his fist pumping and the New York crowd screaming, he won to become the oldest semifinalist since Ken Rosewall in 1974. Jim Courier ended the run in his next match. (Bloomberg -- US)
Agassi's farewell Aug 28, 2006
One of four players all-time to win the Australian Open title at least four times along with Aussie Hall of Famers Roy Emerson (six), Jack Crawford (four) and Ken Rosewall (four). Has played in most Grand Slam tournaments (61, including US Open) in the Open Era. (USA Today -- Sports)
Agassi may make early exit at swan song Aug 25, 2006
Last year, Agassi thrilled New York crowds by winning three successive five-set matches to become the oldest man to compete for the singles title since 39-year-old Ken Rosewall in 1974. It took world number one Roger Federer four sets to halt him. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Great in many ways Aug 24, 2006
But it's pretty fair company that such brilliant contenders as Pete Sampras, Bjorn Borg, Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, Tony Trabert, Ken Rosewall, Lew Hoad, Arthur Ashe and Mats Wilander couldn't quite keep. (Of course, as Andre readily and joyfully concedes, he was outdone by spouse Steffi Graf: 22 majors in singles, one in doubles, five season-ending championships (the female Masters equivalent), Olympic gold and silver, two Federation Cups. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer puts records in sights Jul 11, 2006
Federer is tied with Andre Agassi, Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl, Fred Perry and Ken Rosewall with eight Grand Slams. Clearly within reach is Sampras' record of 14 major titles. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Wimbledon: Coming to grips with today's forehand Jun 26, 2006
"I could show you Rod Laver finishing a forehand in the WCT Final against Ken Rosewall in the 1970s where his left hand is over near his right shorts pocket. There's a bit of a myth that modern tennis is something completely new and so-called classical tennis is sometimes set up as a straw man to be knocked down. However, the one thing that definitely has changed is the extremity of the grips and the amount of topspin." Those grips, known as "semi-western," in which the heel of the palm is... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Roman classic paves the way for an epic battle of the titans inFrance May 18, 2006
It didn't hurt that Ken Rosewall eliminated Tony Roche in the French Open semi-finals. Roche was No.2 in 1969 and considered Laver's heir apparent until injuries to his left arm slowed him the next year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Going it alone: The single-hander hangs on in women's tennis Apr 24, 2006
Yet it also is a thing of beauty: Images of diminutive Henin-Hardenne coiling her racket back and unleashing a powerful backhand, Federer's graceful arc as he slices through the ball or the famously uninhibited strokes of Rod Laver, Ken Rosewall and Evonne Goolagong Cawley remain in the memory. Both shots have their advantages but for young players, lacking the strength to wield a heavy racket, two hands provide control and power. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Courier's aging stars aren't burned out yet Apr 23, 2006
"Maybe such geriatric wonders as Bill Tilden, Pancho Gonzalez, Pancho Segura, Ken Rosewall. Or 49-year-old Martina Navratilova in her league. Nevertheless, McEnroe, recently the San Jose doubles winner alongside Jonas Bjorkman for his 78th big league title, is a genuine pheenom.Just as you could count on ''I feel your pain" from Bill Clinton and ''Read my lips" from Papa Bush, McEnroe can be depended on for a ''You cannot be serious!" here or there. Rage is his shtick, which would be tiresome if... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Magnificent seventh Jan 30, 2006
Federers seven major titles tie him with eight other players including John McEnroe, John Newcombe and Mats Wilander and leave him one behind Andre Agassi, Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl, Fred Perry and Ken Rosewall. He passed childhood heroes Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg, who had six apiece. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer wins Aussie Open title Jan 30, 2006
I feel it already," Federer said. Laver twice won all four majors in one season -- the first time before turning pro in 1962. Federer's seven major titles tie him with eight other players -- including John McEnroe, John Newcombe and Mats Wilander -- and leave him one behind Andre Agassi, Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl, Fred Perry and Ken Rosewall. He passed childhood heroes Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg, who had six apiece. "I left my idols behind me now. That means something, I'm very pleased," he... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Federer eyes history Jan 13, 2006
Hewitt, the feisty, ferocious one, grew up revering such compatriot champs as Laver, Ken Rosewall, John Newcombe, and Roy Emerson, yearning to succeed them Down Under. And he has won Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, and he even made the final in Melbourne a year ago -- the first Aussie to last that long since Patrick Cash lost to Mats Wilander in 1988. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The peak of his powers Jan 8, 2006
If i had a tennis hero before Federer, it was Ken Rosewall, a diminutive (5ft 7in), courteous player who delighted in surprise tactics. Sheer mental agility kept him at the top for so long, as well as wiry athleticism. (Guardian Unlimited)
