John Newcombe interviewed by Rob Linn for the Sport oral history project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 4319595
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Newcombe, John, 1944-, interviewee
- Online Access:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 2007
- 2 sound files (ca. 130 min.)
- Series:
- Sport oral history project.
- Technical Details:
- Mode of access: Online.
- Summary:
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John Newcombe discusses his family background; taking up at tennis at age 5; his coaching and tennis technique; recognition of his prowess; playing in his first team at age 11 and progress; Henry Lindo; Sydney clay courts and competition, junior and senior; training programs and his personal effort; interstate and state competitions; team tennis, national championships; LTAA officials; standards and regulations, court behaviour; his first international experience at age 16; taking part in Australian men's team for 7 months' tour the following year; the process of international tennis; attitudes of other players; memories of first international encounters and matches; the organisation of tour schedules; Tony Roche; Ken Fletcher; Rod Laver; amateur tennis circuit; professional circuit; other Australian players and their skills; 1963 Davis Cup, Adelaide; Harry Hopman; Roy Emerson; mental attitudes and tennis success; Wimbledon, match preparation; living in USA and Australia during each year; entering his commercial life through tennis; tennis players and finances; movement to Open tennis internationally; joining World Championship Tennis.
Newcombe speaks about the players and officials dispute over International Tennis Federation regulations; a Wimbledon boycott; diversifying his commercial interests, product endorsement; memorable tennis matches; travelling difficulties and family commitments; of the 1974-1975 Australian Open; the decline of his career; highlights of his latter career; coaching Australian juniors and development of programs; the effects of coaching programs and development of Australian tennis talent; development of his commercial and marketing skills; sport for the disabled and his involvement; joining Tony Roche to captain Australian Davis Cup team; the Davis Cup team endeavour and success; the development of Fantasy Week and his 20 years of participation; his health issues and experiences; his marriage, children and family life.
- Notes:
- Recorded on November 21, 2007 at St. Leonards, N.S.W.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (6 p.) and uncorrected transcript (typescript, 65 leaves)
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Linn, Rob, interviewer
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This belongs to the Sport oral history project.
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- Until 2077 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2007
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