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The loss of tennis great Fred Stolle is sure to leave a lasting impression on both the Australian tennis and sporting communities for a long time to come.
Tennis great Fred Stolle, a former world No. 1, commentator and Hall of Famer (inducted in 1997), passed away on March 5 in the United States at the age of 86.
A two-time Grand Slam singles champion, tennis great Fred Stolle was not only a formidable player but also a beloved voice of the game. Once his time on the court came to an end Stolle swapped his racquet for a microphone, lending his expertise to Fox Sports, the Nine Network and CBS. Read on as Ultra Courts shares the many tributes paid to this legend of the game.
Tributes for an icon
For Tennis Australia, sharing the news of Stolle’s passing was an opportunity to pay homage to a man that CEO Craig Tiley described as an iconic figure both on home soil and internationally.
“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,” Tiley 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.”
Others shared their thoughts on social media with former Australian Open tournament director Paul McNamee taking to X to say he’ll miss Stolle who was “one of that great group of Aussie tennis players who made history and whose legacy is perhaps unrivalled”. For ABC radio broadcaster Quentin Hull who had the chance to commentate alongside the legend, Stolle’s voice was the sound of Wimbledon in his youth.
The man behind the racquet
Stolle’s career on court was definitely one for the history books. Not only did he nab two Grand Slam singles titles – the French Open in 1965 and the US Open in 1966, he also notched up 10 Grand Slam doubles titles and seven in mixed doubles. But despite his success, Stolle wasn’t able to secure the singles titles at Wimbledon or the Australian Open.
He is survived by his wife, Pat, and their children, Sandon, Monique and Nadine.
For the team at Ultra Courts, we thank and appreciate Stolle and what he did for the game. We look forward to helping the next generation of champions find their place on the court. Chat to our team today.