Melbourne, Victoria, Australia — Oceania

Rod Laver

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, April 14, 2026

1. Rod Laver Marker

Inscription. Rod Laver AC MBE

Rod "Rocket" Laver is among the greatest tennis players the world has ever seen.

Born in 1938 in Rockhampton, Queensland, laver is the only player to have completed the coveted "Grand Slam" twice-winning all four major singles titles in the same year.

Laver was ranked world No.1 for seven consecutive years and won more than 200 singles titles, a record in the men's game. His sporting demeanour on and off the court won the admiration of fans worldwide.

Belying his mighty achievements, Laver remains an unassuming champion, an inspiration to his fellow Australians and a beloved national treasure.

Calendar Year Grand Slam (Singles): 1962, 1969
Winner of 20 Grand Slam Titles
Singles Champion:
Australian Open 1960, 1962, 1969
Roland Garros 1962, 1969
Wimbledon 1961, 1962, 1968, 1969
US Open 1962, 1969
Australia Davis Cup Representative: 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1973
Davis Cup Victories: 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1973

Sculptor: Lis Johnson

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.

Location. 37° 49.336′ S, 144° 58.742′ E.

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Marker is in Melbourne, Victoria. It is at the intersection of Batman Avenue and Olympic Boulevard (Victoria Route 20), on the left when traveling south on Batman Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Batman Avenue, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Oceania,

Australasia,

the Pacific Ocean,

South Pacific,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bob Rose (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Melbourne Olympic Swimming Pool (about 180 meters away); Sharelle McMahon (about 210 meters away); Lou Richards (about 210 meters away); Sportsmanship (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Women who have Cared for Veterans (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Pioneer Women of Victoria (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.

Also see . . . Rod Laver Hall of Fame.

Rodney ‘Rod’ George
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, April 14, 2026

2. Rod Laver Marker and Statue
Laver AC MBE was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985 as an Athlete Member for his contribution to the sport of tennis. He was elevated as a Legend of Australian Sport in 2002.

Nicknamed “Rocket” by Australian Davis Cup captain Harry Hopman, Rod Laver is the only player in tennis history to have twice won all Grand Slam singles titles in the same year – first as an amateur in 1962, then again as a professional in 1969. For this achievement, Laver is considered by many tennis fans to be the greatest player of all time.

(Submitted on April 28, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria.)

Rod Laver Arena image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, April 14, 2026

3. Rod Laver Arena

Main venue of the Australian Open. Marker and Statue is to the front and right of this Arena.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.