About Don Black
Lived 1927 – 2000 (aged 72). Don Black was a tennis player.
Donald Lachlan Moore Black (2 December 1927 – 19 October 2000) was a Rhodesian tennis player.
Early life Black was born in Hartley (now Chegutu), to an English mother and Scottish father.
Career Black made his Wimbledon debut in 1953 and defeated Czeslaw Spychala in the opening round. He came from two sets down to beat John Horn in the second round and was then eliminated from the tournament by Belgium's Jacques Brichant. The following year he returned to Wimbledon for what would be the final time and he lost in the first round, to Emilio Martinez. The siblings would win a total of 13 Grand Slam doubles titles.
Death Black died on 19 October 2000, following complications from surgery. He had been suffering bowel cancer.
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Who was Don Black?
Zimbabwean tennis player (1927-2000)
When was Don Black born?
Don Black was born on 2 December 1927 in Chegutu.
When did Don Black die?
Don Black died on 19 October 2000 in Zimbabwe.
What was Don Black's occupation?
Don Black was a tennis player.
What nationality was Don Black?
Don Black's recorded nationality: Rhodesia.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Black. https://biography.guide/don-black-tennis-player/
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