Former Wimbledon and U.S. Open champ Neale Fraser -- one of the greatest Australian tennis players of all time -- has passed away. He was 91.
Australia Tennis confirmed Fraser died on Monday ... saying the sport has "lost one of its giants" with the passing.
Tennis legend Rod Laver -- who Fraser beat in the 1960 Wimbledon and U.S. Finals -- also paid tribute to the fallen star ... calling Neale a "true gem in a golden era of Australian tennis legends.