Full name | Vivian Erzerum Bede McGrath |
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Country (sports) | Australia |
Born | Merrendee, NSW, Australia | 17 February 1916
Died | 9 April 1978 Burradoo, NSW, Australia | (aged 62)
Turned pro | Slam debut in 1932 |
Retired | 1950s |
Plays | Right-handed (two-handed both sides) |
Singles | |
Highest ranking | No. 8 (1935, A. Wallis Myers)[1] |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | W (1937) |
French Open | QF (1935) |
Wimbledon | QF (1935, 1937) |
US Open | 4R (1933) |
Doubles | |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | W (1935) |
French Open | F (1933, 1934, 1935) |
Vivian Erzerum Bede McGrath (17 February 1916 – 9 April 1978) was a tennis champion from Australia. Along with John Bromwich, he was one of the early great players to use a two-handed backhand. His name was pronounced "McGraw".