This is the story of Stan Smith's incredible victory at the 1972 Wimbledon Championships. After a hard-fought battle, Smith emerged victorious, becoming the first American man to win the title since Tony Trabert in 1955. Smith's victory was a major milestone in the history of tennis
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Stanley Roger Smith is an American former professional tennis player. A world No. 1 player and two-time major singles champion, Smith also paired with Bob Lutz to create one of the most successful doubles teams of all-time.