豪テニスの名選手、フレッド・ストール氏死去　８６歳

【シドニーＡＦＰ＝時事】男子テニスの四大大会（グランドスラム）で単複通算１９勝を挙げたオーストラリア出身の名選手、フレッド・ストール氏が８６歳で死去した。オーストラリアテニス協会が６日に発表した。（写真は、〈左から〉フレッド・ストール氏、ビョルン・ボルグ氏、ロッド・レーバー氏）
　ストール氏はシングルスで１９６５年の全仏オープンと６６年の全米オープンで優勝し、ウィンブルドンでは３度準優勝を果たした。
　最も大きな成功を収めたのはダブルスで、すべてのグランドスラムを２回以上制した。
　オーストラリア代表として、国別対抗戦デビスカップで６４～６６年に３連覇も経験した。
　引退後はオーストラリアと米国のテレビ局で解説者として活躍し、７７年の全豪オープンを制したビタス・ゲルレイティス（米国）のコーチも長年務めた。【翻訳編集ＡＦＰＢＢＮｅｗｓ】
〔ＡＦＰ＝時事〕（2025/03/06-17:10）

Australian 19-time Grand Slam winner and legendary tennis commentator Fred Stolle has died aged 86, officials said Thursday, hailing his excellence, dedication and a profound love for tennis.
Stolle won the French Open in 1965 and US Open a year later, and was a three-time Wimbledon finalist.
But his greatest success came on the doubles court where he claimed 17 Slam crowns, winning all four men's majors at least twice.
Stolle went on to become an esteemed broadcaster known as the voice of tennis to generations of fans through Australia's Nine Network and American networks Fox Sports and ESPN.
Tennis Australia chief Craig Tiley described Stolle as an iconic figure both in Australia and on the international stage.
When we speak about Australia's golden era and the progression from amateur to professionalism, Stolle's name is right up there with the best, he said.
A star member of Australia's Davis Cup team, Fred made significant contributions to the sport following his decorated career, as a coach and astute commentator.
His legacy is one of excellence, dedication, and a profound love for tennis. His impact on the sport will be remembered and cherished by all who had the privilege to witness his contributions.
Stolle was part of three triumphant Australian Davis Cup teams (1964-66) and the long-time coach of Vitas Gerulaitis -? the American who triumphed at the 1977 Australian Open.