By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday July 21, 2019

Former ATP World No.7 and three-time major doubles champion Peter McNamara has passed away, he was 64.

McNamara, a Melbourne, Australia native, most recently coached China’s Wang Qiang before stepping away from his duties due to health reasons in February.

He passed away peacefully at his home in Germany after a long bout with Prostate cancer.

During his playing career McNamara won five ATP singles titles and 205 ATP matches; he also won 19 doubles crowns and 239 doubles matches--he won the Wimbledon doubles trophy in 1980 and 1982 and the Australian Open title in 1979 with longtime partner Paul McNamee.

After his playing career ended McNamara would coach ATP stars Mark Philippoussis, Grigor Dimitrov and Matthew Ebden as well as WTA star Wang Qiang.

Very sad news received today.

Peter McNamara, former Top 10 singles tennis player and multiple Grand Slam doubles champions, has died at the age of 64.

As a player he was best known for his doubles partnership with compatriot Paul McNamee.

— David Law (@DavidLawTennis) July 21, 2019

Absolutely devastated to hear the news of Peter McNamara passing. Peter was an amazing player, friend, compatriot, gentleman, coach & on and on. I CANNOT believe in all the time i saw him on tour i never knew he was this sick. He made every player better he coached. RIP Pete😢

— Rennae Stubbs (@rennaestubbs) July 21, 2019

The passing of Peter McNamara is such sad news. With love to Petra and friends and relatives.

Shared the court so many times with him in competition and just for fun.

Peter always appreciated how the game had changed his life.

I already miss the twinkle in his eye.

— Andrew Castle (@AndrewCastle63) July 21, 2019

Grew up watching Peter McNamara win @DavisCup for Australia, when he played with @PaulFMcNamee the Super Macs winning @Wimbledon had a huge influence on the Woodies trying to follow in their footsteps. From player to coach Macca inspired and motivated. #rip

— Todd Woodbridge (@toddwoodbridge) July 21, 2019

R.I.P. Peter McNamara ! One of the good guys in tennis !
My condolences to his family

— Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) July 21, 2019

Such sad news to hear of the passing of Peter McNamara. He was always so funny, friendly and best of all, kind. One of my favourite people I’ve met on tour and will be very much missed by many people. My thoughts are with Petra and the rest of his family.

— Naomi Broady (@NaomiBroady) July 21, 2019

RIP Peter MCNamara https://t.co/Y2HHGyOm1c

— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) July 21, 2019

Such sad news about Peter McNamara 😢 One of the most positive and kind person i’ve known!
Rest in peace 🙏🏼

— Yulia Putintseva (@PutintsevaYulia) July 22, 2019

Leaving a lasting legacy…

We remember fondly the late three-time Grand Slam doubles champion, Peter McNamara: https://t.co/Yt0ogxzGI7 pic.twitter.com/5f39VURgfy

— ITF (@ITF_Tennis) July 22, 2019

So saddened to wake up to the news of Peter McNamara’s passing overnight. A great player, great coach that improved every player he worked with, and gun of a person. Big hugs to his family, friends and of course, his great mate @PaulFMcNamee #RIPMacca 😔 pic.twitter.com/CeFBai2jYI

— Darren Cahill (@darren_cahill) July 21, 2019

Vale Macca. An ever present face on tour. Someone who was always up for a chat. A fair dinkum Aussie superstar. pic.twitter.com/z9gEz4UGsd

— John Millman (@johnhmillman) July 21, 2019

Such a Loss to our tennis community. Strength to his wife and their family. To me, Peter always has been and always will be a great role model as a gentleman and coach! RIP Peter pic.twitter.com/JEq2LInxqV

— Sven Groeneveld 🍊 (@sventennis) July 21, 2019

Hard to believe that after 50 years of friendship Macca is gone... you lived life to the full mate and will be missed by your loved ones and many more...a toast to the great times mate pic.twitter.com/0RVbCD6ZRd

— Paul McNamee (@PaulFMcNamee) July 21, 2019

 

 

 

 

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Today is a sad day for me as I lost a former coach and mentor. Peter McNamara is someone that I will never forget. He played a big role in my development, not only on court but also as a person. I will always be grateful for our time together. My thoughts and prayers are with Peter’s friends and family during this difficult time. Miss you coach.

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#RIP Peter Mc. As a young guy growing up in Melbourne you were an inspiration. I ball boyed your Vic hard court win at Grace Park and I followed you as you cracked the top 10 in singles as well as doubles. That backhand was one of the greatest tennis has seen. You were always encouraging to me, a great team mate and always up for a laugh. A true no nonsense Aussie right to the end. You will be missed.

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Jul 21, 2019 at 4:03pm PDT