What is Roger Taylor's full name?
Roger Taylor
Roger Taylor date of birth:
October 14, 1941
How old is Roger Taylor?
84
Where was Roger Taylor born?
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
How tall is Roger Taylor?
6' (183 cm)
Roger Taylor body shape:
Athletic
What is Roger Taylor nationality?
British
What is Roger Taylor's occupation?
Tennis player
Short Biography
Roger Taylor (born 14 October 1941) is a British former tennis player. Born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, he won 6 singles titles and 10 doubles titles during his career. He achieved success at several Grand Slam tournaments, reaching the quarter-finals of the French Open in 1973, the semi-finals of Wimbledon during the same year and winning back to back US Open Men's Doubles titles in 1971 and 1972. He also enjoyed particular success in 1970, again reaching the semi-finals of Wimbledon, where he achieved a big upset win over defending champion Rod Laver en route, and the semi-finals of the Australian Open. Taylor also reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon in 1967. His career-high ATP singles ranking was World No. 11, though Taylor was ranked World No. 8 in 1970 before the ATP rankings began.