Career
A right-hander, Anderson started playing tennis when he was 8 and became serious about the sport at 16. 2. In 1958, Anderson was a finalist at both the Australian Championships and United States Championships, losing both times to Cooper. Anderson did not appear in another major final until 1972, when at age 36, he was a finalist at the Australian Open, losing to Ken Rosewall.
In 1973, he captured the Australian Open doubles title along with John Newcombe.
Singles (1 title, 3 runner-ups)
Men"s doubles (2 titles, 1 runner-up)
Mixed doubles (1 titles)
Pro Slam finals (1 title)
Anderson was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2000. In 2001 Anderson was inducted into the Australian Tennis Hall of Fame.
In 2009 he was inducted into the Queensland Sport Hall of Fame.