I'm the Lowest-Ranked Tennis Player to Ever Win a Grand Slam

from What It Was Like

by Superreal

Published: Fri Jan 17 2025

Show Notes

Mark Edmondson was ranked 212th when he was invited to compete at the 1976 Australian Open. He was a 21-year-old with sideburns, juggling odd jobs to fund his tennis dreams. In this episode, Mark recounts the experience of defeating his idols to win—then accidentally dropping the trophy on the podium.

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