Abc iview australian story rod laver biography

CAROLINE JONES, PRESENTER: Tonight, the conclusion of our story about tennis legend Rod Laver. It's 50 years since the Rockhampton Rocket won his first Grand Slam, that's the Australian, French, Wimbledon and US titles all in one year.

The Holy Grail of tennis.

Abc iview australian story rod laver biography

He went on to establish a record that remains unsurpassed and may well stand forever. His sterling qualities on court are much admired by today's top players, and have been echoed in his personal life, as you'll see tonight.

We're starting with a quick recap.

(Last week)

ROGER FEDERER, WORLD NUMBER ONE: What I see the most when I see video of Rod Laver was how easy he made it look. He embodies everything a true champion is really.

JOHN NEWCOMBE, FORMER TENNIS CHAMPION: The champions of today, they can sense that bit of humility, strength of humility if you like.

Rod's a very private person. It's interesting that he has created such an aura about him