Roy Stanley Emerson (born November 3, 1936) is a former champion Australian tennis player. During his career, he won a total of 12 Grand Slam singles titles and 16 Grand Slam men's doubles titles. He is the only male player in the history of the game to have won singles and doubles titles at all four Grand Slams, and his 28 Grand Slam crowns stand as an all-time record for a male player. Most of his titles were won in the final years of the period where the Grand Slam events were only open to amateur players, just before the start of the 'Open Era' when professionals were admitted into tennis's most prestigious events. November 3 is the 307th day of the year (308th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 58 days remaining. ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Tennis balls This article is about the sport, tennis. ... In tennis, a singles player or doubles team is said to have achieved the Grand Slam if they succeed in winning all four of the following championship titles in the same year: Australian Open French Open Wimbledon US Open These tournaments are therefore also known as the Grand Slam tournaments. ... The Open Era in tennis began in 1968, when the Grand Slam events such as the Wimbledon Championships abandoned the longstanding rules of amateurism and allowed professionals to compete. ...

Emerson was born on a farm in Blackbutt, Queensland. His family later moved to Brisbane, where he attended Brisbane Grammar School and Ipswich Grammar School and was able to receive better tennis instruction. Motto: Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Nickname: Sunshine State/Smart State Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Governor Premier Const. ... Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the state of Queensland, Australia. ... The Brisbane Grammar School (BGS) is a is a non-denominational, independent boys school located in the suburb of Spring Hill in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. ... Ipswich Grammar School, established in 1863, was the first secondary school to be opened in Queensland, Australia. ...

Emerson won his first Grand Slam doubles title in 1959 at Wimbledon (partnering Neale Fraser). In 1961, he captured his first Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Championships, beating compatriot Rod Laver in four sets in the final. Later that year, Emerson claimed his second Grand Slam singles crown when he again beat Laver in the final of the US Championships. 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Wimbledon logo Wimbledon is the oldest and most prestigious event in the sport of tennis. ... Neale Andrew Fraser (born on October 3, 1933) was an Australian male tennis player. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... This article is about the Australian Open tennis tournament. ... Country: Australia Residence: San Diego, California, USA Height: 5 ft 8 in (172 cm) Weight: 150 lb (68 kg) Plays: Left Turned pro: 1962 Retired: 1974 Highest singles ranking: 1 Singles titles: 39 Career prize money: US$1,564,213 Grand Slam Record Titles: 11 Australian Open W (60, 62... 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. ...

Affectionately known as "Emmo" on the tour, the six-foot right-hander was known for training hard and always being ready for strenuous matches because of his outstanding level of fitness. He was primarily a serve-and-volley style player, but was also able to adapt to the rigours of slow courts, allowing him to enjoy success on all surfaces.

From 1963 to 1967, Emerson won five consecutive Australian Championships men's singles titles. His six Australian singles crowns are a record for a male player. 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

1963 also saw Emerson capture his first French Championships singles title, beating Pierre Darmon in the final. 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The French Open, officially the Tournoi de Roland-Garros (English: Roland Garros Tournament), is a tennis event held from the middle of May to the beginning of June in Paris, France, and is the second of the worlds Grand Slam tournaments. ...

Emerson's first Wimbledon singles title came in 1964, with a final victory over Fred Stolle. Emerson won 55 consecutive matches during 1964, and finished the year with 109 victories out of 115 matches. He won three of the year's four Grand Slam events that year (failing to win only the French Open). For the Nintendo 64 emulator, see 1964 (Emulator). ... Frederick Fred Sydney Stolle (October 8, 1938) is an Australian male tennis player. ... The French Open, officially the Tournoi de Roland-Garros (English: Roland Garros Tournament), is a tennis event held from the middle of May to the beginning of June in Paris, France, and is the second of the worlds Grand Slam tournaments. ...

Emerson was the world's No. 1 ranked amateur player in 1964 and 1965. In 1965, he successfully defended his Australian and Wimbledon singles crowns. He was the heavy favourite to win Wimbledon again in 1966, but during his fourth round match he skidded while chasing the ball and crashed into the umpire's stand, injuring his shoulder. He still finished the match, but was unable to win. 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link goes to calendar) // Events January January 1 - In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa ousts president David Dacko and takes over the Central African Republic. ...

Emerson's last Grand Slam singles title came at the French Championships in 1967 - the year before the Open Era began. His 12 Grand Slam singles titles stood as a men's record until 2000, when it was surpassed by Pete Sampras. 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... Country: United States Residence: Los Angeles, California, USA Height: 185 cm (61) Weight: 77 kg (170 lb) Plays: Right Turned pro: 1988 Retired: 2002 Highest singles ranking: 1 (1993-04-12) Singles titles: 64 Career Prize Money: US$43,280,489 Grand Slam Record Titles: 14 Australian Open W...

Emerson's final Grand Slam doubles title was won in 1971 at Wimbledon (parnering Rod Laver). His 16 Grand Slam doubles crowns were won with five different partners. From 1960-1965, he won six consecutive French Open men's doubles titles. 1971 (MCMLXXI) is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Emerson was also a member of a record eight Davis Cup winning teams between 1959 and 1967. Davis Cup logo The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in mens tennis. ...

Emerson's 12 singles and 16 doubles titles make him one of the leading players in Grand Slam history. However it is arguable whether he should be considered one of the all-time great players. All his Grand Slam singles titles were won against an amateur field at a time when many of the world's best players had turned professional and were unable to compete in the Grand Slams. He came into the French Open in 1968 as defending champion and lost in the quarter-finals to Pancho Gonzales, who had been the most dominant player in the professional ranks for much of the 1950s and 60s, but was almost 40 years old by the time the Open Era began. Emerson never managed to beat Gonzales in the 12 times they met. Pancho Gonzales, also spelled González (born Los Angeles, May 9, 1928; died Las Vegas, July 3, 1995), was the dominant male tennis player in the world for about a dozen years. ...

Emerson now resides in Newport Beach, California and has a home in Gstaad, Switzerland, where he holds a tennis clinic each summer. His son, Antony, was an All-American in tennis at the University of Southern California and played on the professional tour briefly. Roy and Antony won the United States Hard Court Father-and-Son title in 1978. Nickname: Motto: Official website: http://ci. ... Gstaad Gstaad is a small village in the German-speaking section of western Switzerland. ... An All-America team is a sports team composed of star players. ... The University of Southern California (also known as USC, SC, Southern California and Southern Cal), Californias oldest private research university, is located in the urban center of Los Angeles, California. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ...

Roy Emerson was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1982. The International Tennis Hall of Fame is a not-for-profit tennis museum at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island, USA. It maintains a Hall of Fame for prominent personalities and players from the tennis world. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Grand Slam singles finals

Wins (12)

 Year Championship Opponent in Final Score in Final 1961 Australian Championships Rod Laver 1-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 1961 US Championships Rod Laver 7-5, 6-3, 6-2 1963 Australian Championships Ken Fletcher 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 1963 French Championships Pierre Darmon 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 1964 Australian Championships Fred Stolle 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 1964 Wimbledon Fred Stolle 6-4, 12-10, 4-6, 6-3 1964 US Championships Fred Stolle 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 1965 Australian Championships Fred Stolle 7-9, 2-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-1 1965 Wimbledon Fred Stolle 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 1966 Australian Championships Arthur Ashe 6-4, 6-8, 6-2, 6-3 1967 Australian Championships Arthur Ashe 6-4, 6-1, 6-1 1967 French Championships Tony Roche 6-1, 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 

Runner-ups (3)

 Year Championship Opponent in Final Score in Final 1962 Australian Championships Rod Laver 8-6, 0-6, 6-4, 6-4 1962 French Championships Rod Laver 3-6, 2-6, 6-3, 9-7, 6-2 1962 US Championships Rod Laver 6-2, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 

Grand Slam doubles finals

• Australian Championships / Australian Open:
  • Men's Doubles champion – 1962, 1966, 1969
  • Men's Doubles runner-up – 1958, 60, 61, 64, 65
  • Mixed Doubles runner-up – 1956

• French Championships / French Open:
  • Men's Doubles champion – 1960-65
  • Men's Doubles runner-up – 1959, 67-69
  • Mixed Doubles runner-up – 1960

• Wimbledon:
  • Men's Doubles champion – 1959, 61, 71
  • Men's Doubles runner-up – 1964, 67

• US Championships / US Open:
  • Men's Doubles champion – 1959-60, 1965-66
  • Men's Doubles runner-up – 1970

External links

• International Tennis Hall of Fame profile
• wikinfo.org article
• Davis Cup record