Birthdate: July 7, 1909
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Söhlde, Germany
Died: November 8, 1976
Gottfried von Cramm, a renowned German tennis player, was celebrated for his exceptional talent and admirable conduct on the tennis court. He achieved victory at the French Championships on two occasions and was a finalist in five Grand Slam singles tournaments. Von Cramm held the prestigious title of world number 1 in 1937 and was honored with induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1977. Despite enduring hardships such as persecution by the Nazi regime and imprisonment for his refusal to support Nazism, he remained resolute in his commitment to his principles and passion for the sport.
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