Owen Davidson

Tennis Player

Birthday October 4, 1943

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Melbourne, Australia

DEATH DATE May 12, 2023 (79)

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About

Former professional singles and doubles tennis player who played in over 800 matches during his career. He was once considered the eighth-best tennis player in the world during the 1960s. He was later inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2010. 

Before Fame

He initially began his tennis career as an amateur in 1962. He eventually began his professional tennis career in 1969. 

Trivia

He won exactly 530 professional matches during his career. He also won 7 tennis titles during his career, including the US Open championship, a Wimbledon title, and a French Open title.

Family Life

He grew up living with his family in Melbourne, Australia. He was survived by his son, Cameron, and his two former wives. 

Associated With

He won multiple doubles tennis titles while playing alongside Billie Jean King