Leif Rovsing
Danish tennis player
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Ludvig Leif Sadi Rovsing, née Qvist (27 July 1887 – 17 June 1977) was a Danish tennis player.[1] He competed in two events at the 1912 Summer Olympics.[2]
| Full name | Ludvig Leif Sadi Rovsing |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 July 1887 |
| Died | 17 June 1977 (aged 89) Ordrup, Denmark |
As an openly gay man, he was excluded by Danish sports authorities, who banned his participation in several sports tournaments.[3]
World Championships finals
Doubles: 1 runner-up
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1923 | World Covered Court Championships | Wood |  Erik Tegner |  Henri Cochet Jean Couiteas | 1–6, 1–6, 5–7 |
