Wimbledon 1969 Semifinal - Rod Laver (1) vs Arthur Ashe (5)
226K views · Mar 30, 2018 · People & Blogs
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@edwinho8 · 5 years ago
It’s cool to see a match between two men with grand slam arenas named after them.
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@margmckay3257 · 8 days ago
This tennis makes today’s look so outclassed in every way. Court manners and just pure tennis skills are a pleasure to watch. I watched this match on black and white TV I am in my 84th year and have never lost my interest in tennis. Greetings from Ireland🧤
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@JohnnyKonoko · 3 years ago
As a true tennis purist.....I love this
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@durwoodball4062 · 6 years ago
I had seen highlights of this match in black and white. It's a thrill to see the complete contest in color. This video is an outstanding contribution to tennis archives and history.
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@robmagu65 · 2 years ago
Lucky enough to hit with Rod several times whenever he was in Encinitas to visit. Such a nice guy.
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@rondunn4336 · 2 years ago
Thanks to the catchy phrase, grand Slam, the meaning is changed so when you see Rod Laver won two grand slams the reality was, he won all four majors in a calendar year, TWICE! The only GOAT!!!!
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@Janehosking-hl9ck · 1 year ago
So much better to watch than todays tennis.
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@y11971alex · 4 years ago
I'd say tennis points were high-stakes back then compared to today. Graphite racquets with their large heads, slower surfaces, and baseline-oriented play make it much easier to retrieve, so defensive play is more prominent. I think playing with wood really highlights the advantage of net play because the racquet head is so small and unforgiving that playing from the baseline and expecting winners off the ground is not feasible.
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@grand_arc3181 · 4 years ago
This is so impressive. Such purity , grace and quality ... Rod Laver is the greatest player ever.
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@theoriginalthinker9199 · 5 years ago
I love the way Arthur Ashe moved. He just glided, or floated on the court.
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@relevantbrother8964 · 2 years ago (edited)
Just wonderful, elegant tennis. Such etiquette and class. No time wasting between points,one or two bounces of the ball,serve..
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@barryzeeberg3672 · 2 years ago
The two guys who have stadiums named after them, great chance to see them play against each other.
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