John Newcombe

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was John Newcombe born?May 23, 1944
2. Where was John Newcombe born?Australia
3. What is John Newcombe known for?World No. 1 in singles and doubles, 26 Grand Slam titles
4. What is the singles major titles?7
5. What is the men's doubles major titles?17 (former record)
6. What sport did John Newcombe play?John Newcombe was a professional tennis player.

Grand Slam Tournaments: The four most prestigious annual tennis events: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.
Serve-and-Volley: A tennis tactic where a player serves and immediately moves to the net to hit a volley.
World No. 1 Ranking: The highest possible ranking a tennis player can achieve in singles or doubles based on performance.