
Australian tennis player
1934 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Australian tennis player
Born
November 2, 1934
Age
~92 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
tennis player
1934
Born in Sydney (1934-11-02)
1979
AwardMember of the Order of Australia
1980
AwardInternational Tennis Hall of Fame
Present
Age ~92
About
Kenneth Robert Rosewall is an Australian former world No. 1 professional tennis player. Rosewall won 147 singles titles, including 23 majors: a record 15 Pro Majors and eight Grand Slam tournaments. He also won 15 Pro Majors in doubles and nine Grand Slam doubles titles. Rosewall achieved a Pro Slam in singles in 1963 by winning the three Pro Majors in one year, and completed the career Grand Slam in doubles.
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Kenneth Robert Rosewall is an Australian former world No. 1 professional tennis player. Rosewall won 147 singles titles, including 23 majors: a record 15 Pro Majors and eight Grand Slam tournaments. He also won 15 Pro Majors in doubles and nine Grand Slam doubles titles. Rosewall achieved a Pro Slam
The name Ken means "A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.". It is of English origin.
Ken Rosewall was born on November 2, 1934.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.
The name Ken is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ken — November 2, 1934
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Would you name your baby Ken?
Guestbook
That one game... you know which one. Unreal.
— a fan since day one
Hated losing to you. But respect. Always.
— a rival
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