About
Rod Laver is an Australian former professional tennis player, widely considered one of the greatest of all time. He was ranked as the world number 1 professional player indisputably for five years from 1965 to 1969. Laver is the only player in tennis history to have twice won the calendar-year Grand Slam, in 1962 as an amateur and in 1969 as a professional. He accumulated 200 singles titles across his amateur and professional careers, the most of any male tennis player.
Career Timeline
First Grand Slam Sweep
Wins all four Grand Slams as amateur.
Second Grand Slam Sweep
Wins all four Grand Slams as professional.
Professional Tennis Dominance
Continues dominance in professional tennis.
End of Playing Career
Transitions to exhibitions and endorsements.
Tennis Legend Status
Laver's legacy as a tennis icon.
Enduring Tennis Legacy
Rod Laver remains a tennis legend.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026