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Wimbledon: Greatest Singles Finals

12. Newcombe Beats Rosewall, July 4, 1970

12. Newcombe Beats Rosewall, July 4, 1970

After beating fellow Australian Ken Rosewall in five sets, 5-7, 6-3, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1, John Newcombe happily raises one of the three Wimbledon trophies he won during his Hall of Fame career.

In this photo: John Newcombe

Photo: Douglas Miller/Getty Images

Jul 04, 1970
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