MELBOURNE, Australia — Fred Stolle, a two-time main winner and member of three Davis Cup-winning groups, has died, Tennis Australia stated Thursday. He was 86.
Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley described Stolle as an “iconic determine” in tennis as a participant and later as a commentator for Australia’s 9 Community and for CBS and Fox Sports activities. Tiley didn’t present a explanation for dying.
Tiley stated Stolle was a part of Australia’s profitable period within the Sixties as tennis progressed from an beginner to an expert sport.
“His legacy is one in all excellence, dedication, and a profound love for tennis,” Tiley stated. “His impression on the game might be remembered and cherished by all who had the privilege to witness his contributions.
“A star member of Australia’s Davis Cup group, Fred made important contributions to the game following his adorned profession, as a coach and astute commentator.”
Stolle misplaced the primary 5 Grand Slam singles finals he reached — together with 4 instances to fellow Australian Roy Emerson — earlier than beating Tony Roche to win the 1965 French Open. He received the U.S. Open in 1966, beating John Newcombe within the ultimate, and held the No. 1 rating.
He received 10 males’s doubles titles at Grand Slams from 1962-69. He additionally received seven combined doubles on the majors.
Stolle was born in Sydney however lived in america after his taking part in profession.
Tennis Australia stated Stolle is survived by his spouse, Pat; his son Sandon, a former tennis skilled; and daughters Monique and Nadine.
Rod Laver, an Australian who received 11 main titles together with the calendar-year Grand Slams in 1962 and 1969, posted a tribute to Stolle on X.
“As I wrote in my e-book on the Golden Period of Aussie tennis, Fred Stolle was too good a man to carry a grudge. He received many Grand Slams and was within the finals of many extra. It took the most effective to beat the most effective,” Laver posted. “We by no means bored with reliving the previous as we travelled the world wanting into the long run with an everlasting love of the game.”