answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

The first amateur to win a grand slam in tennis was Don Budge. He was an American from California, and won the event in 1938.

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
Study guides

Sports

6 cards

What happens if carbon dioxide levels in the blood are too low

What type of surface is the All-England championships at Wimbledon played on

Which racquet sport features both hardball and softball versions

Which of these sports has a long program as part of the Winter Olympics

➡️
See all cards
4.14
7 Reviews
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

Rod Laver was the only Tennis player who won the Grand Slams in both amateur and open era.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Who was the first amateur to win a grand slam in tennis?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Who was the first black tennis player to ever win a grand slam event?

Althea Gibson was the first black tennis player to win a Grand Slam title (1956). Arthur Ashe was the first MALE black tennis player to win a Grand Slam title (1968).


First African American tennis player to win a grand slam?

Arthur Ashe was the first African American tennis player who won 3 grand slam titles.


Who first won tennis grand slam?

Don Budge


Who won their first tennis title in a grand slam event?

Budge.


Can the women do grand slam career mode in grand slam tennis?

yes.


Who was the first man to win tennis grand slam?

Don Budge (USA) is the first man to win tennis grandslam.


Who was the first man to accomplish the grand slam in tennis?

Don Budge in 1938.


Who was the first Indian to win a grand slam title in tennis?

rafel nadal