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News March 6, 2025

Aussie tennis legend Fred Stolle dies at 86

Aussie tennis legend Fred Stolle dies at 86
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Tennis world mourns the demise of the Australian legend Fred Stolle, who handed away at 86. One of many biggest tennis characters of the Nineteen Sixties claimed quite a few Main titles earlier than changing into probably the most acknowledged voices in tennis as commentator.

Stolle coached Vitas Gerulaitis and labored for 9 Community, CBS and Fox Sports activities. The Aussie claimed two singles Main titles from eight finals and picked up 17 doubles and combined doubles Main trophies between 1962 and 1969. 

“It’s a very prestigious award. Philippe was a very special guy and a very good friend and it’s a thrill.”

Excellent particular person to obtain the Philippe Chatrier Award 🏆 Congratulations, Fred Stolle. pic.twitter.com/STe2mbnNII

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) Might 27, 2021

Nicknamed ‘Fiery,’ Fred was a member of Australia’s golden males’s tennis era alongside Rod Laver, John Newcombe, Tony Roche, Roy Emerson and John Newcombe. He helped Australia win three consecutive Davis Cup titles and was inducted into the Worldwide Tennis Corridor of Fame in 1985.

Stolle wrote detrimental pages of tennis historical past after shedding his first 5 singles Main finals, 4 in a row to his compatriot Roy Emerson! Fred modified on the 1965 Roland Garros, ousting Tony Roche and incomes his first singles Main crown. 

Fred Stolle© Stream screenshot

 

The Aussie backed it with one other on the US Open a 12 months later ending his singles profession at Majors with a 2-6 rating within the title matches. 

“When we speak about Australia’s golden era, Stolle’s name is right up there with the best. A star member of Australia’s Davis Cup team, Fred made significant contributions to the sport following his decorated career, as a coach and astute commentator.

His legacy is one of excellence, dedication, and a profound love for tennis. His impact on the sport will be remembered and cherished by all who had the privilege to witness his contributions,” Tennis Australia chief government Craig Tiley mentioned.

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