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Kathleen McKane British single lawn-tennis
Miss Kathleen McKane (Kitty McKane Godfree), (1896 - 1992), British lawn-tennis winner, in 1926. Kathleen McKane winning ladies singles against Senorita de Alvarez, Spanish champion at Wimbledon.
1926
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Alvarez Band Champion Championship Championships Covers Final Finals Headband Kathleen Kitty Lawn Match Player Senorita Singles Tennis Wimbledon Winner Winning 1926
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This photograph captures the moment of triumph for Kathleen McKane, also known as Kitty Godfree, as she emerges victorious in the Ladies' Singles final at Wimbledon in July 1926. The British tennis champion, born in 1896, is shown in the height of athletic grace and determination, with her gaze fixed on the horizon and a triumphant smile playing on her lips. Her sleek white outfit, complete with a stylish headband, epitomizes the elegance and sophistication of the 1920s tennis scene. Across the net, Senorita de Alvarez, the Spanish champion, looks on with a mixture of admiration and defeat. McKane's victory marked a significant moment in the history of women's tennis, as she became the first British woman to win the Wimbledon Ladies' Singles title in the modern era. This iconic image, captured by the renowned Illustrated London News Ltd, continues to inspire and captivate tennis fans around the world.
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