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Fred Perry

Frederick Towersey Perry (18 May 1909 – 2 February 1995) was a British tennis and table tennis player and former world No. He won 10 Majors, including eight Grand Slam tournaments and two Pro Slams single titles, as well as six Major doubles titles. Perry was the first player to win a "Career Grand Slam", lifting all four singles titles, which he completed at the age of 26 at the 1935 French Championships.

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Fred Perry

Fred Perry

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Name
Fred Perry
Born
18 May 1909
Birthplace
Portwood, Stockport, England
Died
2 February 1995
Place of death
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Nationality
United Kingdom · United States · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupation
tennis player · sports journalist · table tennis player · athlete · fashion designer

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Frederick Towersey Perry (18 May 1909 – 2 February 1995) was a British tennis and table tennis player and former world No. He won 10 Majors, including eight Grand Slam tournaments and two Pro Slams single titles, as well as six Major doubles titles. Perry was the first player to win a "Career Grand Slam", lifting all four singles titles, which he completed at the age of 26 at the 1935 French Championships.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Reception, influence and legacy
  3. 03Archives and collections
  4. 04Notes, references and evidence

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