Rod Laver was the only Tennis player who won the Grand Slams in both amateur and open era.
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.
Martina Navratilova
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.
American tennis player Mary Pierce became famous for being a successful professional tennis player. She ended her career after winning four different Grand Slam events.
He is famous for being a professional tennis player and more specifically for his success on clay. He was the world no 1 tennis player and has won numerous grand slams. He is also one of only a few tennis players who has won all 4 grand slam titles.
Amelie Mauresmo is a former professional tennis player that won two Grand Slams singles titles, one at the Australian Open and the other one at Wimbledon.
Ivan Lendl, professional player in the 1980's. Originally from the Czech Republic. Won a number of grand slams of tennis and held the #1 title for a number of years.
Billie Jean King
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).
Lindsay Davenport is a former number one professional tennis player. She has an Olympic gold medal in tennis singles and holds three Grand Slam singles tournament titles.
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).
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