About
Don Budge was an American tennis player considered one of the greatest of all time. He is most celebrated for being the first player, male or female, to achieve the Grand Slam by winning all four major tournaments in a single year. Budge was also the second man to complete a Career Grand Slam. His powerful backhand was considered revolutionary for its time and is still regarded as one of the best in tennis history.
Career Timeline
US Open Win
Early grand slam victory marks his start.
Historic Grand Slam
First to win all four majors in a year.
Serves in WWII
Served in the military during the war years.
Coaching Tennis
Coaching tennis for extra income.
Tennis Commentator
Occasional commentating work.
Death at Age 84
Don Budge passed away at the age of 84.
Tennis Pioneer Legacy
Remembered as a great tennis player, but fading from public memory.
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Last updated: February 21, 2026