McKinley's decision to play Wimbledon was justified when in 1961, as a college sophomore, he reached the Wimbledon singles finals in which he was defeated by Rod Laver, one of the all-time greats, in straight sets.
McKinley's decision to play Wimbledon was justified. He reached the Wimbledon singles finals in which he was defeated by Rod Laver. This was as a college sophomore. This was in 1961. Rod Laver was one of the all-time greats. This was in straight sets.