SYDNEY, Dec 11, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Late Australian tennis great Neale Fraser
will receive a state funeral in recognition of his legacy, officials said on
Wednesday.

Fraser, a former world number one and winner of 19 Grand Slam titles, was
remembered as a "true icon" of tennis when he died aged 91 this month.

He won three major singles titles, including Wimbledon in 1960, and 16 Grand
Slam doubles crowns.

Tennis Australia said Fraser would be honoured at a state funeral service in
Melbourne on December 18.

"His passion for tennis and dedication to representing Australia inspired
generations of players and fans," chief executive Craig Tiley said.

In 1959 Fraser won all three US titles -- singles, doubles and mixed -- at
Forest Hills and led Australia to glory in the Davis Cup, a competition he
became synonymous with and captained his country in.