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Alice Marble and Jean Borotra - 1930s tennis stars
Mrs Sarah Palfrey Fabyan, Jean Borotra and Alice Marble pictured at Roehampton Club in 1938. Alice Marble (1913-1990), American tennis player was the first woman to win both the US Open and Wimbledon singles titles in the same year, as well as the ladies doubles and mixed doubles. She also pioneered the wearing of shorts for tennis, first in 1932 and in 1950, spoke out supporting the black tennis player, Althea Gibson and encouraging the public to accept black and homosexual tennis players into the game. Jean Borotra (1898-1994), was a French tennis player known as the Bounding Basque, known for his athleticism on the court and his signature beret. Date: 1938
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This photograph, taken at the prestigious Roehampton Club in 1938, features three tennis legends of the 1930s: Alice Marble, Jean Borotra, and Mrs. Sarah Palfrey Fabyan. Alice Marble, the American tennis sensation, is seen in the center, holding a tennis racket. Marble was the first woman to achieve the Grand Slam, winning both the US Open and Wimbledon singles titles in the same year, a remarkable feat she accomplished in 1939. In addition to her singles titles, Marble also claimed the ladies doubles and mixed doubles championships at Wimbledon in 1937. Her trailblazing spirit extended beyond the court as she advocated for the acceptance of black and homosexual tennis players, paving the way for a more inclusive sporting community. To Marble's left is Jean Borotra, the French tennis star, affectionately known as the 'Bounding Basque.' Borotra's athleticism and agility on the court were unmatched, earning him the nickname. Borotra's signature beret adds a touch of French flair to the image. His impressive tennis career included winning the French Championships singles title a record seven times and the Davis Cup with France in 1931 and 1932. The elegant Mrs. Sarah Palfrey Fabyan, a tennis enthusiast, is seen on the right of the photograph, engaging in conversation with the tennis stars. This photograph is a testament to the rich history of tennis in the 1930s and the remarkable figures who shaped the sport.
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