John Fraser

John Gavan Fraser OAM (1 August 1935 – 14 February 2026) was an Australian tennis player and medical doctor.

Biography Born in Melbourne, Victoria, Fraser attended St Kevin’s College 1943-1952 and then commenced studying medicine at Melbourne University graduating in 1958. He did three years at St Vincent's Hospital as a resident. In 1962, his brother, Neale, and John went on a world-wide tennis tour starting in Egypt and ending in Japan. Both brothers reached the semifinal of the Wimbledon singles with Neale losing to Rod Laver and John losing to his compatriot Martin Mulligan in three sets. Six of the quarterfinalists in the Wimbledon men's singles that year were Australians. Fraser reached the semifinal of the Wimbledon doubles, partnered with Rod Laver, losing to Fred Stolle and Bob Hewitt.

Fraser died in Melbourne on 14 February 2026, at the age of 90.