Laver Named Australian Open Ambassador

Written by: on 24th October 2013
Australian tennis legend Rod Laver
Laver Named Australian Open Ambassador

epa03786771 Australian tennis legend Rod Laver speaks during a press conference during the enshrinement ceremony at the International Tennis Hall of Fame for the Class of 2013 in Newport, Rhode Island, USA, 13 July 2013. EPA/DOMINICK REUTER  |

The legendary Rod Laver, the only man in history to have won two Grand Slams has been named as global Ambassador for the Australian Open.

 

The announcement was made by Tennis Australia President Steve Healy at the official launch of Rod Laver’s memoir.

 

Laver said he was proud to take on the role of Australian Open Ambassador and to promote the Grand Slam event. “I’m amazed at how the Australian Open has grown into the world class tournament it is today and I’m very proud to represent our very own Grand Slam as an Ambassador,” Laver said.

 

“The players all tell me how much they love playing here in Melbourne and I look forward to promoting the event both here in Australia and around the world.”

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