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Fred Perry (GB) stretches high to reach the ball at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships
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Fred Perry (GB) stretches high to reach the ball at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships
Fred Perry (GB) stretches high to reach the ball at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, against Marcel Rainville from Canada. Perry won the match 6-1, 6-1, 6-3.
Fred Perry won Wimbledon in 1934, 1935 and 1936.
Picture taken 24th June 1935
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London
Greater London
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Glass Plate
Media ID 21837802
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1935 Audience Centre Court Competition Court Fred Perry Grass Grass Court Long Trousers Racket Racquet Shadow Spectators Sportsman Stretch Stretching Trousers Whites Wimbledon Wooden Racquet Reach Reaching
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we witness the legendary Fred Perry of Great Britain stretching high to reach the ball during a thrilling match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. The intensity and determination on his face are palpable as he competes against Marcel Rainville from Canada. Perry's exceptional skills led him to victory in this particular match with an impressive score of 6-1,6-1,6-3. Renowned for his remarkable talent, Fred Perry claimed the prestigious Wimbledon title not once but three times consecutively in 1934,1935, and 1936. This snapshot captures a defining moment in his successful career as he showcases his agility and finesse on the grass court. The image transports us back to June 24th, 1935 when tennis enthusiasts gathered at Centre Court in London to witness this exhilarating clash of titans. The crowd eagerly watches every move made by these skilled athletes while casting long shadows under the warm sunlight. As we delve into history through this photograph, we can appreciate both the timeless elegance of tennis attire - exemplified by Perry's white trousers - and the classic wooden racquet that accompanied players during that era. This picture is a testament to Fred Perry's enduring legacy as one of tennis' greatest sportsmen. It encapsulates a moment frozen in time where strength meets precision on hallowed grounds – Wimbledon.
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