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John McEnroe v Tom Gullikson, first round match at Wimbledon on Court Number One
John McEnroe v Tom Gullikson, first round match at Wimbledon on Court Number One, Monday 22nd June 1981.
John McEnroe was two flashpoints away from being thrown out of Wimbledon.
The number two seed, received one public waring and was then docked 2 penalty points as he beat Tom Gullikson 7-6, 7-5. 6-3 in a bad tempered confrontation on Court One.
McEnroes warning came after he angrily smashed a racket, stamping on the strings and yanking off the handle.
Then he was fined the two penalty points for calling umpire Edward James " the pits of the world", and " an incompetent fool"
Mike Maloney, Monte Fresco
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
Media ID 21371101
© Mirrorpix
Anger Arguing Facial Expressions Final Presentation Winners 1981 Competitions
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step into the thrilling world of tennis history with our exclusive John McEnroe vs. Tom Gullikson Wimbledon greeting cards from Media Storehouse and Memory Lane Prints. This captivating design, featuring Mike Maloney's iconic image of the legendary first-round match on Court Number One from Monday, 22nd June 1981, takes you back to the electrifying atmosphere of the tournament. Relive the tension as McEnroe, with two flashpoints away from disqualification, faced off against Gullikson. Perfect for tennis fans, this card is a must-have for any collection and a thoughtful gift for any occasion.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the intense first round match between John McEnroe and Tom Gullikson at Wimbledon on Court Number One, taking place on Monday 22nd June 1981. The image tells a story of fiery emotions and heated exchanges that almost led to McEnroe's expulsion from the tournament. Despite being the number two seed, McEnroe found himself teetering on the edge as he received a public warning for his outburst. However, things escalated further when he vented his frustration by violently smashing his racket, stomping on its strings, and ripping off its handle. The consequences were severe as McEnroe was docked two penalty points for verbally attacking umpire Edward James with derogatory remarks such as "the pits of the world" and "an incompetent fool". Nevertheless, amidst this chaos, McEnroe managed to secure victory over Gullikson with a scoreline of 7-6,7-5,6-3. This photograph perfectly encapsulates the raw emotion displayed during this bad tempered confrontation. The facial expressions captured reveal anger and determination etched across both players' faces. As we delve into this snapshot from tennis history in the 1980s, we witness not only an intense sporting event but also witness how emotions can run high even amongst professionals. Photographed by Mike Maloney and Monte Fresco for Memory Lane Prints, this image serves as a reminder of one of Wimbledon's most controversial moments where tempers fl
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