Fred Stolle, a winner of two Grand Slam singles titles and 17 major doubles trophies, has died, Tennis Australia said Thursday. He was 86. Stolle was an “iconic figure” in tennis as a player and later as a commentator for Australia's Nine Network and U.

Stolle reached the pinnacle of tennis in 1966 when he claimed the World No. 1 ranking after defeating John Newcombe in the final of the US Championships. This triumph came a year after he captured the French Open title by beating Tony Roche in the final.

Australian tennis great Fred Stolle, who won two Grand Slam singles titles and 17 doubles titles, dies at the age of 86.

Australian sport and the tennis world is mourning the death of former world No. 1 and commentator Fred Stolle aged 86.

Fred Stolle has died at the age of 86, with tributes pouring in across the world for the Australian tennis legend following his remarkable career. Stolle, nicknamed ‘Fiery’, won two Grand Slam singles titles and clinched 10 major doubles trophies before enjoying success as both a coach and commentator.