Summary In this fiftieth anniversary year of Rod Laver's first tennis Grand Slam, Australian Story revisits a golden era in the sport when Australia ruled the courts, manners mattered and Rod Laver was king of them all. Laver, the 'Rockhampton Rocket' remains the player most revered by today's top professionals. World Number One Roger Federer was overcome with public tears when he received a trophy from Laver. Laver's record of winning the Grand Slam TWICE (all four major singles titles in one year) remains unsurpassed. There is consensus that it will be impossible for any player to ever emulate that feat. With access to family and friends - here and in the USA - plus interviews with some of the biggest names in tennis, and unseen archival and behind the scenes footage, Australian Story profiles his extraordinary life.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Caroline Jones Leigh Sales Eddie Perfect Jimmy Barnes
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : Oct 7, 2012
Countries of origin : Australia
Official sites : ABC iView Official Australian Story Website
Language : English
Filming locations : ABC Studios, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Summary In this fiftieth anniversary year of Rod Laver's first tennis Grand Slam, Australian Story revisits a golden era in the sport when Australia ruled the courts, manners mattered and Rod Laver was king of them all. Laver, the 'Rockhampton Rocket' remains the player most revered by today's top professionals. World Number One Roger Federer was overcome with public tears when he received a trophy from Laver. Laver's record of winning the Grand Slam TWICE (all four major singles titles in one year) remains unsurpassed. There is consensus that it will be impossible for any player to ever emulate that feat. With access to family and friends - here and in the USA - plus interviews with some of the biggest names in tennis, and unseen archival and behind the scenes footage, Australian Story profiles his extraordinary life.
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : Oct 7, 2012
Countries of origin : Australia
Official sites : ABC iView Official Australian Story Website
Language : English
Filming locations : ABC Studios, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
