Sven Davidson
Sven Viktor Davidson (13 July 1928 – 28 May 2008) was a Swedish tennis player who became the first Swede to win a Grand Slam title when he won the French Championships in 1957, beating Ashley Cooper and Herbert Flam.
Sven Davidson after winning the 1957 French Tennis Championships. | |
| Country (sports) | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 July 1928 Borås, Sweden |
| Died | 28 May 2008 (aged 79) Arcadia, California, United States |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Int. Tennis HoF | 2007 (member page) |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 542-171 (76.2%) |
| Career titles | 50 |
| Highest ranking | No. 2 (1957) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1955) |
| French Open | W (1957) |
| Wimbledon | SF (1957) |
| US Open | SF (1957) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | W (1958) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | QF (1951) |
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