Hall of Famer Andrés Gimeno Dies At Age 82
Hall of Famer Andrés Gimeno has passed away at age 82.The former world No. 3 made history when he won the 1972 French Open at age 34 and 9 months—becoming the oldest first-time men's Grand Slam champion.Watch: Murray Yells at Fognini Shut Up!An all-court player, Gimeno compiled a 787-473 lifetime singles record. He reached the 1969 Australian Open final, bowing to Rod Laver in straight sets.The next year, Gimeno was a Wimbledon semifinalist.World No. 2 Rafael Nadal paid tribute to Gimeno in a Twitter post. "They just told me the sad news of the death of AndresGimeno," Nadal wrote. "Without doubt one of the pioneers of tennis in Spain and a great athlete. A heartfelt greeting to your family."
Acaban de comunicarme la triste noticia del fallecimiento de #AndresGimeno. Sin duda uno de los pioneros del tenis en España y un gran deportista. Un sentido saludo a su familia. D.E.P.
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) October 9, 2019
Noticia muy triste,nos deja un grande y pionero del tenis. Don Andres Gimeno D.E.P. Un abrazo a toda su familia.
— David Ferrer (@DavidFerrer87) October 9, 2019
😔 Pena enorme por el fallecimiento de Andrés Gimeno 😔Noticia dura y triste para su familia pero también para para toda la familia del tenis. D.E.Phttps://t.co/Q8Cu3EFnEi
— Anabel Medina (@anabelmedina) October 9, 2019
Triste noticia para el tenis español. Mi más sentido pésame a la familia de Andrés Gimeno. Gran tenista y mejor persona. Descanse en paz.
— virginia ruano (@viviruano) October 9, 2019
After his playing days were done, Gimeno headed a tennis club in Barcelona and served as a tennis analyst for Spanish television.Nos acaban de dar la triste noticia del fallecimiento de nuestro admirado y respetado Andrés Gimeno! #graciasportodoAndrés DEP ❤️
— Alex Corretja (@AlexCorretja74) October 9, 2019
