ROD LAVER Rodney George "Rod" Laver MBE (born 9 August 1938, in Rockhampton , Australia) is a former tennis player from Australia who was the World No. 1 player for seven consecutive years, from 1964 to 1970. He is the only tennis player to have twice won all four Grand Slam singles titles in the same year ? first as an amateur in 1962 and second as a professional in 1969. He is the only male player during the open era to have won a calendar year Grand Slam. Laver is rated as one of the greatest male tennis players of all time by many experts and polls. Genuine, Authentic In-Person Autograph Mount Size 16" x 12" Ready for Framing Signing details given to buyer "The Genuine Article" UACC Registered Dealer #RD285