What was the last year Hoad won a Major singles tournament as an amateur?
1955
1958
1956
1960
Answer
The answer is 1956, which marked Hoad's final year as an amateur player before turning professional. During this period, he achieved remarkable success, capturing multiple Grand Slam titles. Notably, he won the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open) in both 1956 and 1957, further solidifying his status as one of the most accomplished tennis players of his era, before venturing into the professional circuit.
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