Alex Olmedo (1997) - USC Athletics Hall of Fame

Alex Olmedo

Induction:
1997
Class:
1958

Alex Olmedo was a 2-time NCAA champion in singles and doubles, claiming both titles in 1956 and again in 1958. The 3-time USC letterman (1956-58) then went on to a successful professional career, including winning 3 Grand Slam titles (the Wimbledon and Australian singles in 1959 and the 1958 U.S. Open doubles). He also was the runner-up in singles in the 1959 U.S. Open. Born in Peru, he played for the 1958 U.S. Davis Cup champions. He is a member of the Intercollegiate Tennis Hall of Fame and the International Tennis Hall of Fame. In 2016, he was named to the Pac-12 All-Century team. He was the head pro at the Beverly Hills Hotel for more than 30 years. He died on Dec. 9, 2020, at age 84.