Hall of Fame Professional Tennis Player. Born into a family of Hungarian origin, he left his country along with his family after World War I by moving to Italy, then to Argentina and finally in the United States. Mako became a U.S. citizen and he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. During his tennis career, he got the most important victories in doubles with tennis legend Don Budge, together they won four Grand Slam titles in the men's doubles, two at Wimbledon and two at the U.S. National Championships. In mixed doubles, he won the title at U.S. National Championships in 1936 playing teamed with Alice Marble and winning the final against Budge and Sarah Palfrey Cooke. In Davis Cup, he played nine matches with the U.S. team winning six matches and helping his team to win two consecutive titles. He left competitive career in the late thirties. In 1973, as the crowning of his career in the world of professional tennis, he was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. He died at the age of 97.
Hall of Fame Professional Tennis Player. Born into a family of Hungarian origin, he left his country along with his family after World War I by moving to Italy, then to Argentina and finally in the United States. Mako became a U.S. citizen and he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. During his tennis career, he got the most important victories in doubles with tennis legend Don Budge, together they won four Grand Slam titles in the men's doubles, two at Wimbledon and two at the U.S. National Championships. In mixed doubles, he won the title at U.S. National Championships in 1936 playing teamed with Alice Marble and winning the final against Budge and Sarah Palfrey Cooke. In Davis Cup, he played nine matches with the U.S. team winning six matches and helping his team to win two consecutive titles. He left competitive career in the late thirties. In 1973, as the crowning of his career in the world of professional tennis, he was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. He died at the age of 97.
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