Men's Tennis: 8 Spanish players who have won Grand Slams

# Andres Gimeno

Andres Gimeno - oldest ever player to win the French Open

Andres Gimeno was one of the most prominent tennis players in the Amateur Era. He honed his tennis skills under the legendary Australian tennis player and coach - Harry Hopman. In 1960, he made history by becoming the first Spanish player to win the Barcelona Open. Later, he joined the 'World Championship Tennis' circuit by turning professional and was automatically denied entry to Grand Slam tournaments. When the restriction of professional players participating in Grand Slams was lifted in 1968, Gimeno resumed participation in Grand Slams and made the final of the Australian Open in 1969 losing to Rod Laver.

In 1972, Gimeno won his first and only Grand Slam at the French Open and in the process became the oldest winner of the French Open Championships at the age of 34 - a record which stands even today. Gimeno was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the year 2009.