#OnThisDay in 2024, #NealeFraser, Australian #tennisplayer (3 x Grand Slam singles, 11 x doubles winner) and coach (Australian Davis Cup team x 4 winner), died at 91.
#RIP 🪽🥀

Federer hails 'true legend' as Australia says farewell to Fraser Australian tennis great Neale Fraser was honoured with a state funeral on Wednesday with Roger Federer among those paying tribute to "a true legend".

#Federer hails 'true legend' as #Australia says farewell to #NealeFraser
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A State Funeral to honour the life of tennis great #NealeFraser will be held at 10.30am on Wednesday, 18 December at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne. Fraser won 19 Grand Slams and led Australia to four Davis Cup titles over his 24-year captaincy. @tennisaustralia.bsky.social

Neale Fraser, an Australian tennis legend, passed. An inspiring athlete to the world of tennis, both as a player and a mentor. What makes Fraser particularly inspiring is his dedication to giving back to the sport.
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