Birthdate: August 1, 1921
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Died: September 12, 2009
John Albert Kramer was a prominent American tennis player and promoter during the 1940s and 1950s. He played a significant role in professionalizing elite tennis and popularizing the serve-and-volley style of play. Kramer achieved success by winning multiple Grand Slam tournaments, leading the U.S. Davis Cup team to victory, and dominating professional competitions against other top players. He held the world no. 1 ranking in both amateur and professional tennis and played a key role in shaping modern men’s Open-era tennis through his promotion efforts.
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