
Vic Seixas, a legendary tennis player and Wimbledon winner, has passed away at the age of 100. The International Tennis Hall of Fame confirmed his death, with his daughter, Tori, providing the announcement. Seixas, who was the oldest living Grand Slam champion, died on Friday, although the cause of death was not disclosed.
Seixas had an illustrious career that culminated in him winning the 1953 Wimbledon men's singles title and the U.S. Championships in 1954. He was known for his remarkable longevity in the sport, participating in the U.S. Championships a record 28 times between 1940 and 1969, even playing at the age of 45 in his final appearance.