Lenglen Collection

Madame Tussauds waxwork museum in London, wax models of sports people W.G. Grace, W.T. Alden, J.B. Hobbs and Suzanne Lenglen c.1910s

Miss Kathleen McKane, tennis player
Miss Kathleen McKane (Kitty McKane Godfree) (1896-1992), tennis player, Englands lawn tennis hope, and rival to the French player, Suzanne Lenglen

Suzanne Lenglen reading the Tatler
" Suzanne and Us" Suzanne Lenglen (1899-1938) who had just won the The Ladies Tennis Championship at Wimbledon for the fifth time in succession

Len-Glen shoes advert, 1927
The Pentagon Len-Glen shoes advert Date: 1927

Portrait of the tennis star Suzanne Lenglen, on the Riviera, 1925 Date: 1925

Two outfits from Patou for Suzanne Lenglen, Paris, 1926 Date: 1926

Two summer frocks from Patou for Suzanne Lenglen, Paris, 1926 Date: 1926

Suzanne Lenglen at Biarritz
Suzanne Lenglen (1899-1938) who had just won the The Ladies Tennis Championship at Wimbledon for the fifth time in succession that year, pictured at ease at Biarritz in her latest jumper. 1923

Suzanne Lenglen at the Venice Lido, 1926
Tennis champion Suzanne Lenglen pictured at the Venice Lido beach wearing orange pyjamas and carrying a parasol. Date: 1926

Suzanne Lenglen, tennis player, wearing long shorts. Date: 1933

Suzanne Lenglen (left) and Elizabeth Ryan before their last singles match at Wimbledon, 1925. A print from Wimbledon Story, by Norah Gordon Cleather, Sporting Handbooks Ltd, London, 1947

Mrs Mallory (left) and Suzanne Lenglen before their famous first final at the new Wimbledon, 1922. A print from Wimbledon Story, by Norah Gordon Cleather, Sporting Handbooks Ltd, London, 1947

Suzanne Lenglen winning her first championship at Wimbledon, 1919, (1930). Suzanne Rachel Flore Lenglen (1899-1938) was the first female tennis celebrity

Suzanne Rachel Flore Lenglen, 1899 - 1938. French tennis player. Seen here playing at Wimbledon in 1919 when she won the title. From These Tremendous Years, published 1938

Suzanne Lenglen, tennis player
Suzanne Rachel Flore Lenglen (1899-1938), French tennis player, nicknamed La Divine by the French press. Date: 1925

Suzanne Lenglens tennis outfits for Selfridges 1930
A page depicting the outfits designed and modelled by Suzanne Lenglen for Selfridges, knickers and blouse with adjustable skirt. 1930

Suzanne Lenglen and Queen Mary, Wimbledon 1926
French tennis star Suzanne Lenglen pictured meeting Queen Mary on the Centre Court at Wimbledon in 1926. Lenglen had won the ladies singles championship the previous year. Date: 1926

Kathleen McKane and Suzanne Lenglen, tennis players
Scenes from a Wimbledon tennis match between the top players, Miss Kathleen McKane and Mlle Suzanne Lenglen, representing England and France respectively

Suzanne Lenglen (1899 - 1938), French tennis player, winner of 81 singles titles during the 1920s. Pictured on court running for a shot

Tatler cover - Marion Davies & Suzanne Lenglen
Actress Marion Davies pictured making up tennis star Suzanne Lenglen for a film test at a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio. Date: 1927

Suzanne Lenglen at St. Moritz
Suzanne Lenglen (1899-1938), French tennis player and champion, winner of 81 singles titles, 73 doubles and 11 mixed doubles pictured at the fashionable winter ski resort of St Moritz holding a pair

Tennis fashions by Suzanne Lenglen, 1930
Tennis fashions by Suzanne Lenglen from Selfridges. 1930

Suzanne Lenglen & Mrs Jay Gould at Monte Carlo
Mrs Frank Jay Gould, nee Florence de Caze (1893-1985), wife of wealthy philanthropist and businessman Frank Jay Gould. Together with him

Strokes at Wimbledon - caricatures of tennis players
Caricatures of various stars at Wimbledon tennis championships in 1934. Fred Perry can be seen top left and Suzanne Lenglen to the right of him

King of Sweden. Suzanne Lenglen Riviera tennis, 1922
From left, Arthur Balfour, Mrs Beamish, Suzanne Lenglen and the King of Sweden (Gustav V) on the tennis courts at Hotel Beau Site in Cannes in 1922

Delights of the Riviera - the Season at Cannes, 1926
Series of vignette sketches showing society at play on the French Riviera, at Cannes in the spring of 1926. Pictured are Suzanne Lenglen and Helen Wills on the areas tennis courts

Wax celebrities in Paris shop windows
Celebrities of 1928 cast as wax mannequins in Paris shop windows. From top left clockwise, tennis stars Suzanne Lenglen and Helen Wills, Josephine Baker, Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Coogan

Cover of Eve Magazine 13 July 1927
Portrait of Suzanne Lenglen, tennis star Date: 1927

Advert for Len-glen shoes, 1927
The Pentagon Len-Glen tennis and summer shoes Date: 1927

Sketch cover - Anthony Wilding and Suzanne Lenglen
Front cover of The Sketch magazine showing the new French tennis star, fifteen year old Suzanne Lenglen, pictured with New Zealand Wimbledon champion

Suzanne Lenglen aged 15
Suzanne Lenglen (1899 - 1938), French tennis player, winner of 81 singles titles during the 1920s. Pictured as a precocious fifteen year old in The Tatler, which writes

Joan Fry (1906 - 1985), from the Tennis Stars In Action series by H. Coller. In 1925 Joan Fry caused a sensation by reaching the final of the Ladies Singles at Wimbledon

SUZANNE LENGLEN (1899-1938). French tennis player. Photographed, 1920, wearing the midcalf dress that shocked the spectators

French tennis player. Photographed in 1926
SUZANNE LENGLEN (1899-1938). French tennis player. Photographed in 1926

Suzanne Lenglen 1923

Suzanne Lenglen playing doubles
Suzanne Lenglen (1899 - 1938) French tennis player pictured playing a backhand shot in the Ladies Doubles Final at Wimbledon in 1925

Lenglen, Borotra and Lacoste playing doubles
Two pictures showing French pairs playing doubles at Wimbledon in 1925. On the left is a sartorial duo; Suzanne Lenglen in her bandeau stretching for a smash, while her partner Jean Borotra

Suzanne Lenglen by Fred May
Suzanne Lenglen (1899-1938), French tennis player and champion, winner of 81 singles titles, 73 doubles and 11 mixed doubles captured by cartoonist Fred May wearing her signature bandeau

Suzanne Lenglens Tennis Outfits for Selfridges
A page depicting the outfits designed and modelled by Suzanne Lenglen for Selfridges, shown exclusively in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News

Suzanne Lenglen taking a shot
French tennis player Suzanne Lenglen preparing to defend her Wimbledon title in 1921. Lenglen dominated womens tennis during the early 1920s

S Lenglen / Sketch 1923
The French girl lawn-tennis champion - to the British media she is simply Suzanne

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Suzanne Lenglen, the iconic tennis player of her time, continues to captivate hearts even today. Her legacy is immortalized in various forms, from a Madame Tussauds waxwork museum exhibit that perfectly captures her grace and athleticism to vintage Len-Glen shoes adverts from 1927 that showcase her timeless style. Miss Kathleen McKane, another renowned tennis player, once said that playing against Suzanne was like "trying to play chess with a hurricane. " Such was the power and finesse she possessed on the court. Off-court, we catch glimpses of Suzanne's multifaceted personality as she indulges in leisurely activities like reading the Tatler or enjoying moments at picturesque locations such as Biarritz and the Venice Lido. Her influence extended beyond sports; Suzanne became a fashion icon with Selfridges featuring her exclusive tennis outfits in 1930. Patou, a Parisian designer label known for its elegance and sophistication, created stunning ensembles for Suzanne both on and off the court. Two summer frocks from Patou showcased her impeccable taste while two outfits designed specifically for her by Patou were worn during Wimbledon matches. Suzanne's charm transcended boundaries as she shared memorable encounters with notable figures like Queen Mary at Wimbledon in 1926. A portrait of this tennis star on the Riviera captures her radiant beauty and unwavering determination. Even decades later, Suzanne Lenglen remains an inspiration - not only for aspiring athletes but also for those who appreciate artistry and style intertwined with sporting excellence.