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September 7, 1941 Bobby Riggs wins his second U.S. men’s national title

Chris Herbolsheimer
Posted 9/7/23

Tennis has witnessed many extraordinary players over the decades, but few as colorful and multifaceted as Bobby Riggs. With a career spanning the turbulent 1930s and '40s, Riggs not only made an indelible mark on the game but also the cultural tapestry of the times. Particularly noteworthy was September 7, 1941, a date forever etched in tennis annals. On this day, Riggs secured his second U.S. men's national title, overcoming the talented Frank Kovacs in four sets.

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