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Andres Gimeno's final day
Spanish tennis legend Andres Gimeno died at 82 on October 9, 2019.
In brief
Spanish tennis legend Andres Gimeno died at 82 on October 9, 2019. Spanish tennis legend Andres Gimeno died from cancer on October 9, 2019 at age 82. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
Andres Gimeno passed away
On October 9, 2019, Spanish tennis legend Andres Gimeno died at age 82.
Roland-Garros champion
Gimeno became the oldest Roland-Garros champion at age 34 in 1972.
Tennis Hall of Fame
Gimeno entered the Tennis Hall of Fame in 2009 but lost money during Spain's economic crisis.
Last great achievement
Gimeno won Roland-Garros in 1972 after defeating Stan Smith and Patrick Proisy.
Retirement and legacy
Gimeno retired in 1973 and opened a tennis club in Spain to train new players.
Death and record
Gimeno died from cancer on October 9, 2019, at age 82, after his Roland-Garros record lasted until 2022.
The essence
Spanish tennis legend Andres Gimeno died from cancer on October 9, 2019 at age 82.
