John Donald Budge was an American tennis player. He is most famous as the first tennis player—male or female—to win all four Grand Slam tournaments in one year and complete the Grand Slam. Budge was the second man to complete the career Grand Slam, after Fred Perry. He won ten majors, of which six were Grand Slam events and four Pro Slams, the latter achieved on three different surfaces. Budge is considered to have had one of the best backhands in the history of tennis, with most observers rating it better than that of later player Ken Rosewall.
Don Budge, American tennis player and coach (died 2000)
On June 13, in the year 1915, Don Budge, American tennis player and coach (died 2000). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of June 13, one of 450 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on June 13, 1915 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
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- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 22 May 2026.
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