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Lew Hoad

Born: Nov. 23, 1934
Australian tennis player

2-time Wimbledon winner (1956-57); won Australian, French and Wimbledon titles in 1956, but missed capturing Grand Slam at Forest Hills when beaten by Ken Rosewall in 4-set final.

Died: July 3, 1994

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