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APR 30 1972, MAY 1 1972 Laver, Rod Rod Laver Stretches Long And Low to Return Shot The talented lefthander used back-hand shots to good advantage in winning Denver pro tennis title. Lover Stretches long & low to return & his shot. Credit: Denver Post (Denver Post via Getty Images)

APR 30 1972, MAY 1 1972 Laver, Rod Rod Laver Stretches Long And Low to Return Shot The talented lefthander used back-hand shots to good advantage in winning Denver pro tennis title. Lover Stretches long & low to return & his shot. Credit: Denver Post (Denver Post via Getty Images)