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Robert Falkenburg (January 29, 1926 – January 6, 2022) was a Brazilian-American amateur tennis player and entrepreneur. He is best known for winning the Men's Singles at the 1948 Wimbledon Championships and introducing soft ice cream and American fast food to Brazil in 1952.
Bob Falkenburg defeated John Bromwich in the final 7–5, 0–6, 6–2, 3–6, 7–5 to win the gentlemen's singles tennis title at the 1948 Wimbledon Championships. [1] He saved three championship points en route to the title, in the final set.
Bob Falkenburg and Louise Brough won the singles titles. Finals. Seniors. Men's singles. Bob Falkenburg defeated John Bromwich, 7–5, 0–6, 6–2, 3–6, 7–5 ...
Robert Arthur "Steady" Falkenberg (born January 1, 1946) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played 54 games in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings between 1966 and 1971 and 378 games in the World Hockey Association with Alberta/Edmonton Oilers, and San Diego Mariners between 1972 and 1978.
Bob Falkenburg was the defending champion, but lost in the quarterfinals to John Bromwich. Seeds. 1. Ted Schroeder (champion) 2. ...
Kramer partnered with Bob Falkenburg, and they defeated Mottram and Sidwell in the final, 8–6, 6–3, 6–3 to win the gentlemen's doubles tennis title at the 1947 Wimbledon Championship. [ 1 ] [ 2 ]
The 1946 NCAA Tennis Championships were the first annual tournaments to determine the national champions of NCAA men's collegiate tennis.A total of three championships were contested: men's team, singles, and doubles. [1]
Bob Falkenburg Jack Kramer Doris Hart Patricia Canning Todd: John Bromwich Louise Brough (x2) 1948: Bob Falkenburg: Louise Brough (x3) John Bromwich Frank Sedgman: Louise Brough Margaret Osborne duPont (x3) 1949: Ted Schroeder: Pancho Gonzales Frank Parker: Eric Sturgess Sheila Summers: 1950: Budge Patty: John Bromwich Adrian Quist: Eric ...