Jack Kramer

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Born

August 1, 1921 · Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Died

September 12, 2009

Birth name

John Albert Kramer

Former World Champion of Tennis in the late 1940s to the early 1950s. Known for popularizing the serve and volley style of tennis and the percentage game in tennis. Defeated some of the greatest players in tennis history on tour. A former Wimbledon and United States Nationals (the equivalent of the U.S. Open today) champion.