Rafael Osuna Tennis player

Rafael Osuna Herrera (September 15, 1938 – June 4, 1969) is the most successful tennis player in the history of Mexico. He was born in Mexico City, Mexico, and is best remembered for his singles victory at the U.S. Open Championships in 1963, winning Wimbledon Doubles championships twice, the U.S. Open Championships doubles once, and for leading Mexico to its only Davis Cup Final round appearance in 1962. He is the only Mexican to date to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, in 1979.

Personal facts

Birth dateSeptember 15, 1938
Birth place
Mexico City , Mexico
Date of deathJune 04, 1969
Place of death
Monterrey , Mexico
Residence
Mexico City

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Tennis player

Career endJune 04, 1969
playsRight-handed (one-handed backhand)

Rafael Osuna on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.daviscup.com/en/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=10004160