The Australian Tennis Association announced Friday that its fellow Ashley Cooper, formerly world number one and four-tier Grand Slam winner in the 1950s, died at the age of 83.
The Federation said in a statement: "We will remember him as a giant in our game and as a brilliant player and a very accomplished manager."
In turn, union president Craig Tilly mourned Cooper, saying, "Ashley was the most humble hero and someone who loved his family before anything else."
Cooper won in 1958 three major tournaments: Australia, Wimbledon and the United States, after he had won his country's championship in 1957.
Cooper's success was not only in singles competitions, but also won four major doubles titles are the United States Open (1957), France Open (1957 and 1958), and Australia (1958).
His record includes 27 titles, in addition to the 1957 Davis Cup title.
"It is very sad to hear Ashley's departure. He was a great hero, both on and off the field. What a backhand (he was enjoying it)! A lot of dear memories. Farewell my friend. With Ashley Helen's wife and family. "
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The Australian Tennis Federation announced today, Friday, that its fellow Ashley Cooper, the former world number one and four-title Grand Slam winner during the 1950s, died at the age of 83 years. The Federation said in a statement:
Source: emara