THE tennis world is mourning the loss of local legend Rex Hartwig, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 30, at 93 years of age.
Fondly known as 'Wrecker' for his powerhouse volley prowess and sublime ground strokes, Hartwig represented Australia in three Davis Cup teams, and won four grand slam doubles titles and two grand slam mixed doubles championships from 1953–1955.
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