Gardnar Mulloy
At the end of World War II, the Australians still held the Davis Cup. In 1946 the Davis Cup competition resumed after six years of World War. I was part of the U.S. team that advanced to the final and...
It happened in 1957: Budge Patty (left) and I were Wimbledon champions. "Game, set, and match." I cannot remember whether or not I actually heard the umpire say these words. There seemed to be a second of suspended time between...
I am the world's worst sport. Every time I lose it kills me. Unfortunately I am not always able to control my temper. This is something which has not endeared me to the British press. In 1953, it sparked an...
Art Larsen: fascinating--and a U.S. Champion. From the time I met him, I was fascinated by Art Larsen. I first played him - an unknown American "hope" from San Francisco--in an early round of an eastern grass court tournament. I...
The greatest coach in the world, Slim Harbett. I think Slim Harbett was the greatest coach in the world, not solely for his ability to impart his tennis wisdom but for other qualities in the man which went to make...
How did the journey that led me to Wimbledon begin? How did I arrive at Wimbledon as doubles champion (Click Here) at the age of 43? Here is how that journey began. When I was eleven in the year 1925...