Who is John Newcombe?
John Newcombe is an Australian tennis champion who won seven Grand Slam singles titles, including Wimbledon three times. He later captained Australia's Davis Cup team and became a respected figure in tennis.
Newcombe was born in Sydney in 1944. Known as Newk, he was famous for his powerful serve, volleying and distinctive moustache.
He won Wimbledon in 1967 as an amateur and again in 1970 and 1971 in the Open era. He also won the US Open twice and the Australian Open twice.
Doubles and Davis Cup
Newcombe was also one of the greatest doubles players, winning many titles with Tony Roche. The pair won Wimbledon doubles five times.
He helped Australia win several Davis Cups as a player. From 1994 to 2000 he was Australia's Davis Cup captain, with Tony Roche as coach, and led the team to victory in 1999.
Newcombe was one of the first players to sign professional contracts in the Open era. He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1986 and has been involved in tennis promotion and business.
Did You Know?
Newcombe's famous moustache made him one of the most recognizable sportsmen of the 1970s.