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Otago Daily Times
18-05-2025
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- Otago Daily Times
Obituary: Fred Stolle, tennis player
Fred Stolle at Wimbledon, July 1, 1965, in London. Fred Stolle was not only a great tennis player, but the two-time grand slam singles title winner was the voice of the sport as a commentator on Australian and US television. Born in Sydney, Stolle emerged from an incredibly competitive Australian tennis scene, where rivals included Roy Emerson, John Newcombe, Ken Rosewall, Tony Roche and Rod Laver. He lost the first five grand slam singles finals he reached and also lost three Wimbledon finals in a row from 1963-65. His first singles major came at the 1965 French Open and he won the US Open the following year. Doubles was where Stolle really made his mark, winning all four men's grand slam doubles titles from 10 victories in total and seven major mixed doubles titles. He was part of the Australian Davis Cup-winning team in 1964, '65 and '66. Stolle coached American major winner Vitas Gerulaitis for several years; his son Sandon was a US Open doubles winner. Fred Stolle died on March 5, aged 86. — APL/agencies
Jordan News
06-03-2025
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- Jordan News
Australian Tennis Star Fred Stolle Dies at 86 - Jordan News
Australian Tennis Star Fred Stolle Dies at 86 Legendary Australian tennis player and commentator Fred Stolle has passed away at the age of 86, as announced by officials on Thursday, who praised his "excellence, dedication, and deep love for tennis." اضافة اعلان Born on October 8, 1938, in Hornsby, Stolle won the French Open in 1965 and the US Open in 1966. He also reached the finals of the Australian Open in 1964 and 1965, as well as Wimbledon three times in 1964, 1965, and 1966. However, his greatest successes came in doubles and mixed doubles, where he won 17 Grand Slam titles and claimed victories in all four major tournaments at least twice. His career also included 39 singles titles, 10 in doubles, and 7 in mixed doubles. After retiring from competitive tennis, Stolle became a renowned commentator, gaining widespread fame as the "voice of tennis" for generations of fans through Australian networks such as Nine Network, as well as Fox Sports and ESPN in the United States. Craig Tiley, President of Tennis Australia, praised the late Stolle's qualities, calling him an iconic figure both in Australia and internationally. He said, "When we talk about the golden era of Australian tennis and the transition from amateurism to professionalism, Fred's name is among the best." He added, "Fred was an integral member of Australia's Davis Cup team, and he made significant contributions to the sport after his decorated career as both a coach and an insightful commentator." Tiley concluded, "His legacy is one of excellence, dedication, and a deep love for tennis. Anyone who had the honor of witnessing his contributions and his impact on the sport will remember and cherish it." Stolle was part of three Australian Davis Cup-winning teams (1964–1966) and was a long-time coach of American player Vitas Gerulaitis, who won the Australian Open in 1977.
Khaleej Times
06-03-2025
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- Khaleej Times
Australian 19-time Grand Slam winner Fred Stolle dies at 86
Australian 19-time Grand Slam winner and legendary tennis commentator Fred Stolle has died aged 86, officials said Thursday, hailing his "excellence, dedication and a profound love for tennis". Stolle won the French Open in 1965 and US Open a year later, and was a three-time Wimbledon finalist. But his greatest success came on the doubles court where he claimed 17 Slam crowns, winning all four men's majors at least twice. Stolle went on to become an esteemed broadcaster known as "the voice of tennis" to generations of fans through Australia's Nine Network and American networks Fox Sports and ESPN. Tennis Australia chief Craig Tiley described Stolle as an iconic figure both in Australia and on the international stage. "When we speak about Australia's golden era and the progression from amateur to professionalism, Stolle's name is right up there with the best," he said. "A star member of Australia's Davis Cup team, Fred made significant contributions to the sport following his decorated career, as a coach and astute commentator. "His legacy is one of excellence, dedication, and a profound love for tennis. His impact on the sport will be remembered and cherished by all who had the privilege to witness his contributions." Stolle was part of three triumphant Australian Davis Cup teams (1964-66) and the long-time coach of Vitas Gerulaitis — the American who triumphed at the 1977 Australian Open.
BBC News
06-03-2025
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- BBC News
Australian great Stolle dies aged 86
Australian tennis great Fred Stolle, who won two Grand Slam singles titles in the 1960s, has died at the age of won the French Open in 1965, the US Open in 1966 and reached the final in six other Grand Slams, including three at also won 10 Grand Slam men's doubles titles and seven mixed Australia said the sport had lost "one of its great players and characters"."When we speak about Australia's golden era and the progression from amateur to professionalism, Stolle's name is right up there with the best," said CEO Craig Tiley. "His legacy is one of excellence, dedication, and a profound love for tennis."His impact on the sport will be remembered and cherished by all who had the privilege to witness his contributions."Stolle was among the Australians - along with Roy Emerson, Rod Laver, Ken Rosewall and John Newcombe - who dominated the men's game late in the amateur era and start of the who described playing for Australia as "everything to me", helped them win the Davis Cup in 1964, 1965 and retiring he became a coach and then the only man to win all four majors in one year during the Open era, described Stolle as "too nice a guy to hold a grudge"."It took the best to beat the best," he said on X."We never tired of reliving the past as we travelled the world looking into the future with an enduring love of the sport."Former Australian doubles player Paul McNamee said: "What a player, what a commentator, what a bloke.""One of that great group of Aussie tennis players who made history, and whose legacy is perhaps unrivalled."
Japan Times
06-03-2025
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- Japan Times
Australian great 'Fiery' Fred Stolle dies at 86
Australian tennis great Fred Stolle, who won two Grand Slam titles in the 1960s and later enjoyed a lengthy career as a television commentator, has died at age 86, Tennis Australia said on Thursday. Stolle was part of a golden generation of Australian players who dominated the men's game at the end of the amateur and start of the professional era along with Rod Laver, Roy Emerson, Ken Rosewall, John Newcombe and Tony Roche. A tall, athletic player, Stolle lost his first five Grand Slam finals — all but one to his close friend Emerson — before finally beating Roche to win the French Open in 1965.
