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Anthony Wilding and Norman Brookes, tennis at Wimbledon
Anthony Wilding and Norman Brookes as " gentlemen in waiting" on the weather at the 1914 Wimbledon tennis championship in July 1914. Wilding, who had won the last four consecutive mens singles championship was beaten in the final that year by Brookes. He was killed the following May at the Battle of Aubers Ridge. Date: 1914
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Anthony Wilding and Norman Brookes: Gentlemen in Waiting at the 1914 Wimbledon Tennis Championship This evocative photograph captures the essence of anticipation and uncertainty as tennis champions Anthony Wilding and Norman Brookes wait for the weather to clear at the 1914 Wimbledon tennis championship. The image, taken in July of that year, finds the two players dressed in crisp white attire, poised on the sidelines as rain showers halt play at the prestigious tournament. Anthony Wilding, a five-time Wimbledon singles champion, had dominated the men's game in the early 1910s. Having won the last four consecutive titles, he was the favorite to claim another victory in 1914. However, fate had other plans. In the final, he was defeated by his fellow countryman, Norman Brookes, who went on to claim the championship title. Tragically, Wilding's tennis career was cut short. Just a few months after this photograph was taken, he was killed in action during the Battle of Aubers Ridge in May 1915. His untimely death at the age of 31 marked the end of an era in tennis history. Brookes, who is seen here in a thoughtful pose, would go on to defend his title in 1915 and 1919. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the interplay between sporting achievement and the uncertainties of life. The image also underscores the historical significance of the 1914 Wimbledon tournament, which would prove to be the last pre-war championship. This evocative portrait of two tennis champions, waiting for the weather to clear, offers a glimpse into the rich history of the Wimbledon tournament and the lives of two remarkable athletes.
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