Roy Emerson
Australian tennis player
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Summary
Roy Emerson was born on November 3, 1936[1], in Blackbutt[2]. He has worked as a tennis player[3]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,151 views/month, #7,130 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Joy Emerson[5]
- Child: Antony Emerson[6]
- Country of citizenship: Australia[7]
- Award received: Centenary Medal[8], International Tennis Hall of Fame[9], Australian Sports Medal[10], Companion of the Order of Australia[11], Australian Tennis Hall of Fame[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Roy Emerson[14]
- Residence: Newport Beach[15]
- Handedness: right-handedness[16]
- Doubles record: 204–64[17]
- Singles record: 396–155[18]
- Sport: tennis[19]
- Family name: Emerson[20]
- Given name: Roy[21]
- Playing hand: right-handedness[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Country for sport: Australia[24]
- Name in native language: Roy Emerson[25]
- Start of work period: 1953[26]
- End of work period: 1983[27]
- Height: 183 cm[28]
- Mass: 79 kg[29]
- Sports discipline competed in: tennis singles[30], tennis doubles[31]
Why It Matters
Roy Emerson has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Roy Emerson born?
Roy Emerson was born in Blackbutt[2].
Who was Roy Emerson married to?
Roy Emerson's spouses include Joy Emerson[5].
What did Roy Emerson do for work?
Roy Emerson worked as a tennis player[3].
What awards did Roy Emerson receive?
Honors received include Centenary Medal[8], International Tennis Hall of Fame[9], Australian Sports Medal[10], and Companion of the Order of Australia[11].