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Career snapshot of Australian tennis great Ashley Cooper, who has died after a long illness.
CAREER SNAPSHOT OF TENNIS GREAT ASHLEY COOPER, WHO DIED ON FRIDAY
Born: Melbourne, September 15, 1936
Highest world ranking: 1
Career titles: 27
Grand slam titles: 4 (Australian Open 1957, 1958; Wimbledon 1958; US Open 1958)
Career win-loss record414-223
Grand slam doubles: 4 (Australian Open 1958 with Neale Fraser; French Open 1957 with Mal Anderson, 1958 with Fraser; US Open 1957 with Fraser)
Davis Cup: 1957-1958 (champion 1957)