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John BromwichPrint Page 
14-May-2017
Photographs supplied by Graeme Saunders
The bust commemorates tennis player, John Bromwich who was along with his countryman Vivian McGrath, was one of the first great players to use a two-handed backhand. He was a natural left-hander, though hit his serve with his right hand.
He twice won the Australian Championships singles title, in 1939 over Adrian Quist in a straight sets final and in 1946, a thrilling 5-set final victory over Dinny Pails. He was ranked World No. 3 male player in 1938 and again in 1947.
Location
| Address: | Olympic Boulevard & Batman Avenue, Garden Square, Melbourne Park, Melbourne, 3000 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.820301 Long: 144.978865 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Sport |
| Artist: | Barbara McLean |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1996 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAJohn Bromwich
Winner of 19 Grand Slam titles
Singles Champion of :
Australia 1939, 1946
Davis Cup :
1937, 1938, 1939, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1950
Davis Cup victories :
1939, 1950
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
