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Perry and Austin, leading British players, defeated in Paris tournament. Fred Perry
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Perry and Austin, leading British players, defeated in Paris tournament. Fred Perry
Perry and Austin, leading British players, defeated in Paris tournament.
Fred Perry and H W Austin, Britains leading tennis playes, were both defeated in the tournament between the International Clubs of Great Britain and France at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris.
Perry was defeated by Christian Boussus, the French champion, 6 - 4, 6 - 8, 6 - 2 and Austin fell before Bernard Destremeau in two sets 8 - 6, 6 - 2.
Photo shows, Perry ( right ) congratulating Boussus after their match.
17 May 1936
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In this historic photo print, we witness the defeat of two leading British tennis players, Perry and Austin, in a Paris tournament. The match took place at the renowned Stade Roland Garros between the International Clubs of Great Britain and France. Fred Perry, one of Britain's finest athletes, faced off against Christian Boussus, the formidable French champion. Despite putting up a valiant fight, Perry was ultimately defeated by Boussus with a scoreline of 6-4,6-8,6-2. Meanwhile, H W Austin encountered his own setback as he fell before Bernard Destremeau in two sets with scores of 8-6 and 6-2. The photograph captures an intriguing moment after Perry's match where he can be seen congratulating Boussus on his victory. Taken on May 17th in 1936 during the interwar period known for its distinctive fashion and significant historical events across Europe; this black-and-white image carries a sense of nostalgia from that era. Preserved by TopFoto. co. uk as part of their extensive collection documenting moments from the past century; it serves as a reminder not only of these specific matches but also showcases press photography techniques prevalent during that time. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to witness both triumphs and defeats experienced by these prominent figures within the world of tennis amidst an atmosphere charged with anticipation and sportsmanship.
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