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Winner of 11 Grand Slam singles titles and the Grand Slam in 1962 and 1969. Australian tennis legend, born in Rockhampton, Queensland.

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Rod Laver
2 years
Retirement comes to all at some stage, but it seems the greater the player, the harder the moment. That was hard, @rogerfederer . We laughed, and cried, and celebrated with you, and we will continue to do so for a long time. Thank you for being a friend. 🚀
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2 years
A Grand Slam champion on three different surfaces, you are the complete player @AshBarty and I am so happy for you tonight. There’s nothing like winning at home, congratulations #AO2022 champion, it is wonderful to be here for this moment and to celebrate with Australia. 🚀
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Rod Laver
2 years
Thank you for everything Roger. See you soon. Rocket
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Congratulations on a transcendent competitive career. Thank you for being a never-ending source of inspiration.
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Rod Laver
2 years
A final of Herculean proportions, thank you for a brilliant contest @RafaelNadal and @DaniilMedwed . Two AO crowns and 21 majors, given everything you have endured this historic victory is so special Rafa. It has been a privilege to watch you doing what you love. Congratulations🚀
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Rod Laver
3 years
Simply stunning Daniil Medvedev, you stopped one of the greatest tonight. To win your first Grand Slam title is always special, to do it against a champion like Novak Djokovic is something else. Take heart Novak, the quest continues. Best wishes, 🚀
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4 years
Congratulations to the King of Clay @RafaelNadal . Winning 13 Slams in Paris is extraordinary, a fitting Grand Slam finale to a challenging year. You're an inspiration Rafa, gracious and great. Here’s to 20 majors. 🚀
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Rod Laver
1 year
Nice day for Grand Slam tennis. Hello Melbourne, it’s great to be back! 🚀
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Rod Laver
2 years
Backstage with some amazing Aussie tennis legends, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Chris O’Neil, Judy Dalton and the one and only @ashbarty - who did something special tonight!
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Rod Laver
3 months
Italian tennis is in good hands. Jannik Sinner has beaten the best to achieve his first major. With his all-round game and youth, he is bound for many more. Bad luck to Daniil, a heart-breaking loss after so much hard work this past fortnight. Thank you for the great tennis. 🚀
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Rod Laver
2 years
With the #AO2022 champ, @RafaelNadal , exhausted and elated at the same time.
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Rod Laver
5 years
Congratulations @RafaelNadal , a gutsy victory to claim your 19th Major, 4th @usopen crown and 2nd Slam title this year after the French. Stand tall friend, you are closing in, it was a privilege to present this trophy to you tonight.🚀🐐
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Rod Laver
2 years
Just ran into the 2022 Australian of the Year @DylanAlcott . You are so deserving of this great honour my friend, good luck in your quest for an 8th Australian title! Rocket
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Rod Laver
5 years
My great friend & GOAT @rogerfederer - the undisputed Master of Wimbledon - produced one of his greatest performances there today. Rafa also played some unbelievable tennis and it takes two to produce a classic. Roger can go all the way, it will be a final for the ages.
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Rod Laver
5 years
Simply magnificent @RafaelNadal Winning a grand slam isn’t easy. Winning 12 French titles is beyond belief. Congratulations King of Clay! #RG19
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Rod Laver
2 years
59 times over 17 years, the Novak and Rafa chronicle is as thrilling as ever. What a delight to witness another installment on Philippe Chatrier tonight. Congratulations on this occasion @RafaelNadal . The quest for 14 #RolandGarros titles continues. Incredible. 🚀
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Rod Laver
3 years
So happy for you @ashbarty , your dream comes true and what a fight. Congratulations on your Wimbledon victory, I hope you and your team celebrate well along with your many fans around the world and back in Australia. 🚀
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Rod Laver
2 years
The hard courts suits Medvedev's game but history may be on the side of Rafa Nadal tonight. Good luck to both players, here’s hoping for another classic AO men's final between two phenomenal champions. Norman would be very happy! 🚀
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Rod Laver
2 years
Congratulations Nick, Thanasi, Max and Matt. Four Aussie men in the doubles final, you are all knocking it out of the Park!
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Rod Laver
2 years
Congratulations Rafael Nadal, 14 French Open crowns and 22 majors. A flawless performance caps off a grueling fortnight. I hope you get some rest now, half way to the Slam! 🚀
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2 years
Rafael Nadal claims a record-extending 14th #rolandgarros crown and 22nd Grand Slam Singles title.
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Rod Laver
1 year
Congratulations on a 10th Australian Open title Novak Djokovic, 35 and at the peak of your powers. You’ve been as relentless as I’ve seen you these past two weeks. It was a privilege to watch such a superb final against your young rival Stefanos Tsitsipas. Bravo to you both! 🚀
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Rod Laver
7 years
Words can barely express how proud and honored I feel. Congratulations Team Europe, the winner is tennis. Thank you @rogerfederer @LaverCup
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Rod Laver
4 years
Congratulations @DjokerNole , champions always find a way and you did again tonight. It was a magnificent final. Dominic, your time will come make no mistake. Keep fighting hard, you're a real star.
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Rod Laver
2 years
Great news!
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2 years
A Fedal Comeback. Tennis superstars @rogerfederer and @RafaelNadal will represent Team Europe this September at #LaverCup London 2022. Premium hospitality packages available starting February 7. Multi-session tickets go on sale in early March.
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Rod Laver
5 years
An incredible finale, congratulations @DjokerNole on your 5th @Wimbledon title. You and @rogerfederer reached the highest level today. A thrilling match between two incomparable grasscourt champions. Thank you for the good fight, played fairly and ferociously. Rocket 🚀
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Rod Laver
5 years
Congratulations @DjokerNole - King of AO and lots, lots more to come. You make it look easy, it’s not. Your dedication and hard work is there for all to see. More records await. Rocket. #AusOpen
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Rod Laver
2 years
Special K’s all the way, congratulations @NickKyrgios and @TKokkinakis on your breakthrough Grand Slam doubles victory. Onto the next one! 🚀
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Rod Laver
2 years
Congratulations on winning your 7th Wimbledon Novak Djokovic, that was a controlled and masterful performance. Bad luck Nick, you have so much talent, I hope to see you in another Slam final soon. 🚀
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Rod Laver
4 years
Hello @CocoGauff - congratulations on your incredible victory tonight. I would love to meet you too. 🚀
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Rod Laver
6 years
Congratulations @rogerfederer - Back where you belong my friend.
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Rod Laver
2 years
My deepest condolences to the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom at this sad time. Rest in Peace Your Majesty.
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Rod Laver
10 months
Congratulations on your first Wimbledon crown Carlos Alcaraz. You certainly found your feet on grass this summer, an astonishing achievement against one of the greatest champions ever, Novak Djokovic. I’m sure there will be many more magnificent battles between you two. 🚀
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Rod Laver
2 years
Congratulations on another outstanding performance @AshBarty , I know you can go all the way. 🚀
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Rod Laver
1 year
Rivals throughout my amateur and pro career, friends for life. Rosewall, Fraser and Sedgman at the AO. 🚀
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Rod Laver
5 years
. @andy_murray is a great champion who I have the utmost admiration for. I’ve enjoyed following his stellar career, he is truly one of the greats of our game & a lovely bloke! Arise Sir Andy. I applaud you & wish you well in all your future endeavours. Rocket
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Rod Laver
4 years
Many happy returns @rogerfederer . We miss tennis and we sure miss seeing you out there, gracing the world's courts. Have a great day with your family. I'd love to join you for a birthday celebration next year and have the opportunity to toast at least one more GS title! 🚀
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Rod Laver
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Congratulations to Jannik Sinner on reaching his first Grand Slam singles final. That was some feat against the King of Melbourne Park! 🚀
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Rod Laver
5 years
Nice to see my goat-buddy at the #AusOpen
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Rod Laver
3 years
Well done Emma Raducanu, the first of many duels with Leylah Fernandez. I've no doubt many more majors await for both of you. Another historic moment at the #USOpen - congratulations🚀
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Rod Laver
1 year
Congratulations Novak, another brilliant milestone. I look forward to seeing you play again in Australia.
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1 year
Novak Djokovic wins his sixth ATP Finals 🏆
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Rod Laver
5 years
Congratulations @ashbar96 - I am so proud of you champion. Rocket 🚀
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Rod Laver
6 years
Fifty years ago @BillieJeanKing won the first Open women's singles title at Wimbledon as did I in the men’s. So much has changed since then, but never my love of this wonderful tournament and the people I have met along the way. #Wimbledon .
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Rod Laver
6 years
Congratulations @CaroWozniacki - welcome to the Club.
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Rod Laver
3 years
Great to be back in New York, watching the history channel. #USOpen
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Rod Laver
6 years
Emerson. Djokovic. Federer. 6 x Australian Open crowns apiece. Astonishing then, incredible now.
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Rod Laver
3 years
I expect Medvedev to push Djokovic all the way in the #AusOpen men’s final. I won’t be surprised if he breaks through for the win. It’s Novak’s happy place at RLA but he will have his work cut out suppressing Daniil’s happy, free-flowing strokes. This will be a great contest. 🚀
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1 year
You will be missed at Roland Garros this year @RafaelNadal , the King of Clay always. Your outstanding physical power, fighting spirit and dedication to tennis is unrivalled in the modern era. Rest up, mate. I look forward to seeing you again, on court or off. 🚀
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Rod Laver
2 years
Great to be back in Melbourne. On a clear day you can see forever!
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Rod Laver
4 years
Congratulations to young @rolandgarros champion @iga_swiatek - a nerveless performance from the Polish star and the first of many majors to come. Best wishes from afar, 🚀
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Rod Laver
6 years
Surrounded by greats, past and present - @rogerfederer Neale Fraser, Ashley Cooper and Roy Emerson. @AustralianOpen
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Rod Laver
5 years
Congratulations to both teams on a wonderfully competitive #LaverCup in beautiful Geneva. It could easily have gone either way and nobody deserved to lose but in the end Team Europe has the trophy and I have more incredible memories to savor for a very long time. Thank you, 🚀
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Rod Laver
1 year
Congratulations on winning your first major Aryna Sabalenka. You fought hard all the way with great power and passion. Bad luck tonight Elena Rybakina, your poise under pressure is a wonderful trait. A classic contest between two classy competitors.🚀
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Rod Laver
3 years
Happy birthday @rogerfederer , I hope you have a great day and I look forward to catching up again soon in Boston for the @LaverCup .
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Rod Laver
11 months
Congratulations on winning 23 majors @DjokerNole and cementing your legacy in another command performance at Roland Garros. Your skill and unwavering mental fortitude on all surfaces is astonishing. Kudos to Casper Ruud, who valiantly pushed this great champion all the way. 🚀
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Congratulations on a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam men’s singles title, Novak.
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Rod Laver
7 years
Great tennis from @RafaelNadal and @rogerfederer today. Like everyone else, I am looking forward to seeing them play doubles this evening.
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Rod Laver
5 years
‘Heartiest congratulations @rogerfederer Winning 100 titles during your unbelievable career is a truly mighty achievement. I expect more to come this year and beyond! #RF100 Rocket
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Rod Laver
5 years
Not long now until @ashbar96 takes centre stage in the @rolandgarros women’s final. It’s an incredible feeling Ash, enjoy every moment. I believe you can win this title, and in a few weeks give @Wimbledon a shake. Seize the day! Rocket 🚀
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Rod Laver
2 years
Great to be back at Wimbledon for the 100 year Centre Court celebrations. What a line-up of men's and women's champions! Thank you @Wimbledon 🚀
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Rod Laver
3 years
I've made a decision to stay home this year and sadly will miss the Aus Open. I’m really looking forward to seeing tennis start up again in my house at RLA and will have a virtual front row seat! Best wishes to everyone competing and to Tennis Australia for making it happen. 🚀
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Rod Laver
1 year
Have a safe and happy holiday, everyone. It’s been an incredible year in tennis, and I’m looking forward to another bright season in 2023! See you soon. 🚀
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Rod Laver
4 years
We are happy too Roger. That was some escape!
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“I’m standing here and I’m obviously very happy.” Miracle man @rogerfederer survives 7 match points against Tennis Sandgren to reach his 46th Grand Slam semifinal. #AusOpen #TeamEurope 2017-2019 | #LaverCup
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Rod Laver
2 years
My thoughts are with good friend Manolo Santana, who has passed away. A clay court maestro, Manolo famously said grass was for cows, but still managed to win Wimbledon in 1966, and inspired generations of Spanish players with his renowned heavy topspin and fighting spirit.
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Rod Laver
2 years
Congratulations Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud on an exceptional US Open men's final. Two great sportsmen with many more battles to come. #USOpen2022
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Rod Laver
3 years
Like many across the world I was extremely sorry to hear @rogerfederer can't play the Australian Open in 2021 after 21 straight years and six titles at RLA. I look forward to his injury-free return and seeing him at his best during the year. A happier new year to all! 🚀
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Rod Laver
5 years
Great to catch up with @RafaelNadal before his 4th round @rolandgarros Good luck, mate!
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Rod Laver
5 years
Good luck to you, @RafaelNadal and @DjokerNole - this championship means so much to me, as I know it does to you both. Play hard for it tonight. #AusOpen
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Rod Laver
2 years
Congratulations Team World on winning your first Laver Cup. You never gave up! It was a fantastic contest and a privilege to once again share this experience from the stands. Bad luck Team Europe, you are all such great sportsman - until the next chapter in Vancouver ... 🚀
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Rod Laver
3 years
Great to see you back on court @rogerfederer . 🚀
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Rod Laver
2 years
Thank you London and the @LaverCup , I will treasure these memories forever. See you at the next one. 🚀
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Rod Laver
3 years
Congratulations Novak. Amazing achievement, you are on your way to a Grand Slam. Matteo, you played a fantastic tournament and I have no doubt your time will come.
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Congratulations on a record-tying 20th Grand Slam singles title @DjokerNole , #Wimbledon 2021 Men's Singles Champion.
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Rod Laver
1 year
Catching up with the Kings of Melbourne Park, @DjokerNole and Norman.
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Rod Laver
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Two career Grand Slams @DjokerNole and 19 all up- congratulations on a memorable week in Paris and all the best for the grass. 🚀
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Rod Laver
4 years
Heartfelt congratulations @RafaelNadal on attaining the year-end No.1 ranking. You’ve had an incredible year and still more to come young fella! Rocket 🚀
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Rod Laver
4 years
You make it look easy Roger. Hope you and the family are well and safe. Very sorry to see @Wimbledon cancelled today but this will pass and our great game will re-emerge. Looking forward to seeing everyone again. 🚀
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Making sure I still remember how to hit trick shots #TennisAtHome
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Rod Laver
4 years
Been busy during COVID lockdown polishing the silver. #StayHome 🚀
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Rod Laver
6 years
Delighted to present @RogerFederer with my Dunlop Maxply inscribed: ‘To the greatest, from Rod Laver ’62 ’69’ after his SF win today. Onto another final @BNPPARIBASOPEN
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Rod Laver
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Congratulations on breaking the ice at the US Open @CocoGauff . Winning your first major at home is special. You kept calm and withstood the pressure with maturity and purpose, the sign of a great champion. Enjoy the moment! 🚀
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Congratulations @RafaelNadal you are spectacular on all surfaces but superhuman when it comes to clay! To win @rolandgarros 11 times is an unbelievable achievement & one that will never be surpassed. I’m proud to have got to know you over recent years and to call you my friend.
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Rod Laver
8 months
Well done again Novak, I’m sure 24 feels as great as one, especially when you have fought so hard to get where you are and to stay there against a growing tide of challengers. You were on high alert tonight against a quality player in Daniil. Take another bow, champ! 🚀
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Rod Laver
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Alex, You’ve come along way since this pic was taken at the AO last year on your making the Davis Cup team. I remember a teenage Rafa going down to Lleyton in the 3rd round back in 2004. And look what Rafa’s done since. You’re definitely on the right road.
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Rod Laver
3 years
Congratulations on your Wimbledon victory today @DylanAlcott . The Golden Slam beckons, you are unstoppable! 🚀
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Rod Laver
4 years
Hello Melbourne! It's great to be back.
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Rod Laver
3 months
Once you’ve tasted major success it’s hard to stop. Congratulations on a second AO title Aryna Sabalenka, no holding you back. Rocket
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Rod Laver
5 years
A star is born, congratulations @Bandreescu_ what a fighter you are.
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Rod Laver
5 years
Congratulations @ashbar96 - you did it! The @MiamiOpen title and into the top 10 where you belong. More titles await for this humble Aussie, exciting times!
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Rod Laver
5 years
Congratulations @RafaelNadal on your victory in Rome. I’m heading to @RolandGarros in the coming weeks where I expect to see you defend for No.12. It’s hard to imagine anyone who could topple the King of Clay.
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Rod Laver
6 years
What a city, what a competition, what a lucky guy I am! Thank you @LaverCup , thank-you Chicago
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Rod Laver
2 years
Dear Ash, news of your tennis retirement has stunned the world. You march to your own drum with humility and a beaming smile. You are a winner in every sense and I admire you greatly. I wish you great happiness and health. 🚀
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A new legacy 🇦🇺 🏆 🙌 @ashbarty #AusOpen #AO2022 #AOStars
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Rod Laver
4 years
As we draw closer to Xmas I wish to thank the Grand Slams for a wonderful year celebrating the 50th anniversary of my 1969 Slam. My cups runneth over with gratitude - @AustralianOpen @rolandgarros @Wimbledon @usopen 🏆🏆🏆🏆🚀
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Rod Laver
1 year
@TKokkinakis You did us all proud Thanasi. It was an exceptional battle against a seasoned warrior. Keep fighting, you have so much talent, you will get there. Never give up. Rocket
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5 years
Thank you @Wimbledon
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Wimbledon
5 years
An emotional moment on Centre Court... 50 years on since he famously won the calendar Grand Slam, @rodlaver receives a special award 🏆 #Wimbledon
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Rod Laver
2 years
Sending everyone our best wishes for the holiday season. Rod and Susan
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Rod Laver
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Congratulations @ashbarty - thrilled for your success. Best wishes for Saturday. 🚀
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Rod Laver
6 years
Thank-you everyone for the birthday wishes. I am very grateful to have such great family, friends and those I don't personally know, but feel like I do when I read your comments. I'm a lucky guy.
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Rod Laver
3 years
Good luck to everyone competing at Roland Garros over the next two weeks. The memories of springtime in Paris come flooding back and while I can’t be there this year, I will be taking a front row seat at home! 🚀
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Rod Laver
3 years
What an incredible performance to win the AO title @naomiosaka . I wish I could have been there in the stands to see you win your 4th major, you’re an amazing champion. @jennifurbrady95 , you had a great summer Down Under. It’s tough now but keep striving, your time will come. 🚀
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Rod Laver
5 years
50 years ago a Slam, now a witness to incredible tennis scenes at the Australian Open. I never thought I would be doing this in my own arena. #AusOpen .
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Rod Laver
4 years
Wear a mask, keep moving. Stay safe. 🚀
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Rod Laver
5 years
Thrilled to be in Geneva for the @LaverCup , one of the best weeks in my year. And it always starts with these two legends, John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg, good friends, great rivals. 🚀
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Rod Laver
6 years
And a quick word on @RafaelNadal - he proved to be superhuman at #Wimbledon - to win @rolandgarros and come very close here on grass is truly amazing. Possibly the greatest athlete our sport has ever known.
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