Robert (Bob) Howe (3 August 1925 – 30 November 2004)[2] was an Australian tennis player. His main successes were achieved in the doubles competition. He won four mixed doubles Grand Slam titles, including the Wimbledonmixed doubles championship in 1958.[3]
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