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Manolo Santana Continues Celebration of 50 Years of Wimbledon Triumph
08-07-2016
It's been 50 years since one of the greatest feats in the history of Spanish sports, and Manolo Santana continues celebration!
Manuel Martínez Santana, also known as Manolo Santana (born 10 May 1938), is a former amateur tennis champion from Spain who was ranked World No. 1 in 1966. He was born in Madrid.
Half a century has passed since the "pioneer" victory at Wimbledon. Manolo Santana, dressed in white, defeated Denis Ralston at the All England Club central court. As he raised the winner's trophy, he became the first Spaniard to win on London grass and to have one on all court surfaces. He fondly recalls how he broke protocol and kissed the duchess of Kent's hand just before raising the cup with the shield of Madrid, another of his great passions, to his chest. The legend emerged, a legend who now lives in Marbella and resists retirement. "I've got at least 20 years left," the Madrid Spaniard said.
Manolo Santana the director of the Madrid Mutua Open. "I love to get things ready for the Master and go see the sponsors. We're always innovating, because a 21-million Euro tournament should be a championship that thanks the players and the city of Madrid," he says. It's a job that goes on top of his involvement with the U-16 Davis Cup. "I don't settle for sitting in front of the TV." That's why he travels to all of the big tournaments, where he's in contact with all of the world's best tennis players. "I'm envious I can't play," he admits.
By: i-Marbella
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