He was recognised as the third and last Irishman to win the Wimbledon singles .
He was the last Scottish - born player to win a grand slam until Andy Murray won the US Open in 2012 and win Wimbledon until Murray won it in 2013 .
player was recognised as the third and last Irishman to win the Wimbledon singles .
He was the last Scottish - born player to win a grand slam until Andy Murray won the US Open in 2012 and win Wimbledon until Murray won it in 2013 .