Robert ("Bob") Falkenburg (born on January 29, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY, United States) was an American male tennis player of German descent. January 29 is the 29th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... For other meanings, see Brooklyn (disambiguation). ...

Falkenburg is best remembered for his victory at Wimbledon in 1948 He is also remembered for allowing his opponent to serve past him after he had won the service break...and winning by his remaining services being held. 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1948 calendar). ...

He was the brother of American film starlet Jinx Falkenburg, herself a capable tennis competitor. Promotional photo for Jinx Falkenburg Eugenia Lincoln Falkenburg (January 21, 1919 - August 27, 2003) was a Spanish-born model and actress known as Jinx. ...

After his marriage he became a Brazilian citizen. He is the founder of a Brazilian fast-food restaurant chain, called Bob's. Bob´s is a Brazilian fast food chain. ...

Grand Slam record

Wimbledon Championships Wimbledon logo Wimbledon is the oldest and most prestigious event in the sport of tennis. ...

• Singles champion: 1948
• Doubles champion: 1947

U.S. Championships The United States Open tennis championships, commonly refered to as the U.S. Open (or as simply the Open in the U.S. only), is the fourth and final event of the Grand Slam tennis tournaments. ...

• Doubles champion: 1944
• Doubles finalist: 1945
• Mixed Doubles finalist: 1945