About Ludvig Rovsing
Lived 1887 – 1977 (aged 89). Ludvig Rovsing was a Danish tennis player.
Ludvig Leif Sadi Rovsing, née Qvist (27 July 1887 – 17 June 1977) was a Danish tennis player. He competed in two events at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
As an openly gay man, he was excluded by Danish sports authorities, who banned his participation in several sports tournaments.
World Championships finals
Doubles: 1 runner-up
ResultYearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreLoss 1923 World Covered Court Championships Wood Erik Tegner Henri Cochet Jean Couiteas 1–6, 1–6, 5–7
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Who was Ludvig Rovsing?
Danish tennis player
When was Ludvig Rovsing born?
Ludvig Rovsing was born on 27 July 1887 in Copenhagen.
When did Ludvig Rovsing die?
Ludvig Rovsing died on 17 June 1977 in Ordrup.
What was Ludvig Rovsing's occupation?
Ludvig Rovsing was a tennis player.
What nationality was Ludvig Rovsing?
Ludvig Rovsing was Danish.
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