This Day In Tennis History - Sept. 18, 1926: Rene Lacoste performs a French breakthrough at Forest Hills, beating Davis Cup teammate Jean Borotra 6-4, 6-0, 6-4 to win U.S. singles title -
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René Lacoste, French champion tennis player and founder of the clothing brand, 1920's : r/OldSchoolCool
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Did somebody say icon? (3): René Lacoste - Roland-Garros - The 2023 Roland-Garros Tournament official site
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