Aussie Legend Ashley Cooper Passes Away

Four-time singles Grand Slam champion Ashley Cooper AO has died, aged 83.

A winner of the Australian, Wimbledon and US Championships during an outstanding 1958 season, Cooper also won the Australian Championships in 1957.

Rod Laver said of his fellow Australian, “So said to hear of Ashley’s passing. He was a wonderful champion, on and off the court. And what a backhand! So many cherished memories. Farewell my friend.”

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