# Andres Gimeno's final day

> Spanish tennis legend Andres Gimeno died at 82 on October 9, 2019.
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- Summary: Spanish tennis legend Andres Gimeno died at 82 on October 9, 2019. andres gimeno, spanish tennis, roland-garros · reported by Tennis Majors.
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- Published: 2026-10-09T03:40:00+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Spanish tennis legend Andres Gimeno died from cancer on October 9, 2019 at age 82.