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Manuel Santana, Wimbledon's first Spanish singles champion, whose charm endeared him to British crowds – obituary
![Defeated champion Manuel Santana of Spain (left) and his conqueror, America's Charles Pasarell walking off the Centre Court after their match which provided the first major upset of the 1967 Wimbledon championships. Defeated champion Manuel Santana of Spain (left) and his conqueror, America's Charles Pasarell walking off the Centre Court after their match which provided the first major upset of the 1967 Wimbledon championships.](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/G6D91G/defeated-champion-manuel-santana-of-spain-left-and-his-conqueror-americas-G6D91G.jpg)
Defeated champion Manuel Santana of Spain (left) and his conqueror, America's Charles Pasarell walking off the Centre Court after their match which provided the first major upset of the 1967 Wimbledon championships.
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Smiling Spaniard Manuel Santana receives his trophy from Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent (President of the All-England Lawn Tennis club) after he beaten America's Dennis Ralston Stock Photo - Alamy
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Manuel Santana, Wimbledon's first Spanish singles champion, whose charm endeared him to British crowds – obituary
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