Claim: Rod Laver is a former athlete.
Evidence: Rodney George `` Rod '' Laver -LRB- born 9 August 1938 -RRB- is an Australian former tennis player widely regarded as one of the greatest in tennis history.
Tennis is a racket sport that can be played individually against a single opponent -LRB- singles -RRB- or between two teams of two players each -LRB- doubles -RRB-.