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Jack Kramer

American tennis player (1921-2009) · United States · Tennis Players · Died at 88

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John Albert Kramer was an American tennis player of the 1940s and 1950s, and a pioneer promoter who helped drive the sport towards professionalism at the elite level. Kramer also ushered in the serve-and-volley era in tennis, a playing style with which he won three Grand Slam tournaments.

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United States Davis Cup team1939-1947

Awards

Philippe Chatrier Award2002
International Tennis Hall of Fame

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John Albert Kramer was an American tennis player of the 1940s and 1950s, and a pioneer promoter who helped drive the sport towards professionalism at the elite level. Kramer also ushered in the serve-and-volley era in tennis, a playing style with which he won three Grand Slam tournaments. He also led the U.S. Davis Cup tennis team to victory in the 1946 and 1947 Davis Cup finals.

Country
United States
Category
Tennis Players
Type
Tennis Player
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2009 · aged 88

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