Former top ranked doubles ace Carole Caldwell Graebner has died from recurring cancer on November 19, 2008. She was 65.
Graebner was ranked in the top 10 in singles from 1961 to 1965, and again in 1967, and she was also ranked No. 1 in doubles, partnering Nancy Richey, after winning the 1965 US Open and the 1966 Australian Open.
Throughout her career and life, Graebner was a big supporter of the Fed Cup, helping Billie Jean King to put the tournament together in 1963. She also served as the chairwoman of the Fed Cup, vice president of Tennis Week magazine, and a radio and television commentator later in her life.
"Carole and I first met when we were both 12 years old and remained lifelong friends," said King. "More than any other person, Carole worked tirelessly behind the scenes to be the driving force and influential leader of the Fed Cup."
2 comments:
It's sad to hear or see legends passing away... But they pass a lot of sport spirit to youngsters. And I am sure, those youngsters get better and better, knowing more about their predecessors.
It is always sad to see people pass away, but it always happens...
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