Born:

January 12, 1940

Place of Birth:

Dubbo, Australia

Citizenship:

Republic of South Africa

Induction Category:

Player

Year of Induction:

1992

Highest Ranking

World Singles Ranking: 6

A magnificent doubles player with uncanny instincts at the net and off the ground, Bob Hewitt was a true master of the doubles craft. He was an enduringly elegant player who won Men’s Doubles Championships at Wimbledon 16 years apart. He took three of those crowns with Frew McMillan but also triumphed on the British grass twice with Fred Stolle. He secured either men’s or mixed doubles titles at all four major championships. He grew up in Australia but became a South African resident.

Grand Slam Record

Australian Championship

• Doubles Champion 1963-64
• Mixed Doubles Champion 1961

French Open

• Doubles Champion 1972
• Mixed Doubles Champion 1970, 1979

Wimbledon

• Doubles Champion 1962, 1964, 1967, 1972, 1978
• Mixed Doubles Champion 1977, 1979

US Open

• Doubles Champion 1977
• Mixed Doubles Champion 1979

Career Achievements

• Davis Cup Team Member 1967-69, 1973-74, 1977-78

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