Classic Tennis Action

Vintage photographs of tennis players in competitive matches, highlighting dynamic movement and crowd engagement from the mid-20th century.

New Champs - N. Fraser falls as he makes a return to Rose & Candy. His shot got back. Watching is partner A. Cooper. November 16, 1955. (Photo by Ronald Leslie Stewart/Fairfax Media).

Anefo photo collection. Tennis ladies Netherlands against France in Hilversum, women's dubb, foreground Janine Veirfrig (France) behind just Trudy Groenman. July 19, 1964. Hilversum

Anefo photo collection. National Tennis Championships on Mets, The Hague; Wouter Fok (placed as 2nd) in action. August 8, 1978. The Hague, South Holland

All England Lawn Tennis Championships At Wimbledon.F. J. Perry champion in play during his ***** K. Chartikavanij (Siam) in the ***** of the Men's Singles Championship.Fred Perry, a former champion, who thinks he could have beaten the modern net-rushers. July 27, 1936.

Vintage photograph. woman in tennis clothes about to serve

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Tennis players from G. Kramer in Scheveningen. July 23, 1960. Scheveningen, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Tennis demonstration by Cooper, Drobny, Mark, Patty. July 6, 1958

Anefo photo collection. International Tennis Tournament in Hilversum (T Melkhuisje Kerry Melville (right) congratulates Margaret Court. August 2, 1970. Hilversum

Helen Jacobs (1908 1997), American female tennis player, won ten Grand Slam titles. 1934

Anefo photo collection. The Netherlands against England in Noordwijk (tennis). August 7, 1949. Noordwijk

Helen Jacobs, (1908-1997) American tennis player who won ten Grand Slam titles. 1934.

Anefo photo collection. Club championships tennis in Hilversum ,. June 2, 1974. Hilversum

Anefo photo collection. Tennis in Hilversum, game moments. July 23, 1964. Hilversum

Anefo photo collection. Finals Tennis in Hilversum, Madrouw M. Smith in action. July 26, 1964. Hilversum

Anefo photo collection. Tennis matches on the Mets jobs in Scheveningen. Tom Okker in action. July 6, 1969. Scheveningen, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Tennis Dutch Energy Hall Rotterdam Championships. Schneider in action. 17 February 1962. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Tennis NK Scheveningen; Schapers quarterfinals Lapre. 15 August 1985. Scheveningen, South Holland

Miss E. Moore

Anefo photo collection. Open Dutch Badminton Championships, Beverwijk; F. Delfs (Denmark) in action. February 9, 1975. Beverwijk

Quist-Allison in Action - Wilmer Allison and Adrian Quist are shown in action here in the Davis Cup zone finals which Quist won 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 and 6-1. Allison is in the foreground, Quist Opposite. May 30, 1936. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Model Release. Marti Scholl. Vintage Photograph. A woman winding back to hit tennis ball.

Physical Energy As A Relief From Atomic Energy On Saturday afternoons Sir John Cockcroft rests from the Worries of Research on Atomic Energy and Play a game of tennis with three of his daughters on a court at Harwell. Professor Sir John Cockcroft, C.B.E., F.R.S. On July 17, 1948. The Cloak of secrecy was lifted from the activities of Britain's atomic Energy Research Establishment at Harwall, near Didcot, in Berkshire.Today Britain has two atomic piles which not only supply enough radio-active Isotopes to meet the nation's medical needs, and will make it possible to extend the supply of isotopes to members of the British Commonwealth and other countries, but are also a basis of experiment in industrial application. November 04, 1949. (Photo by British Official Photograph)

Anefo photo collection. Tenniers for left trudy Groenman, Anja LePoutre, left behind Betty Stöve and right Elly Krocke, right behind trainer Joop de Mos. January 27, 1966

05/31/1926. The Spanish tennis player Lilí Álvarez during the dispute of a match at the Wimbledon tournament.

Anefo photo collection. National Championships, Scheveningen, continued 237490; Left Emms, right Schneider, no. 8, 9. August 13, 1970. Scheveningen, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. International tennis championships in Hilversum (t dilk house); Margareth Court in Aktie. July 28, 1970. Hilversum

Anefo photo collection. Open Dutch Tennis Championships 1969 in Hilversum. Tom Okker (L) and Vladimir Zednik (Czechoslovakia). August 1, 1969. Hilversum, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. National Tennis Championships Chalk (L). Mrs. Storm and Roos. August 14, 1961

Anefo photo collection. Dutch Athletics Championships in Amsterdam; Winners Discus throw Ria Stalman in Aktie. August 8, 1982. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. National Championships Badminton in Utrecht. Rob Ridder in Aktie. December 9, 1979. Utrecht (city)

Wimble SundayAll Tennis Stars At RoehamptonTennis stars of all nations who are taking part in their championships at Wimbledon next week, attended the annual one day invitation at Roehampton Clun, Roehampton this afternoon June 24.Left to Right: ***** Miss Virginia Rice; J. Crawford; Mrs ***** Brucnon; Miss Babcock; Dearman; Jean Ridley; (man unnamed); Miss Henrotin; *****; Miss Adamoff; Miss Adamson; Miss Hardsicke and unnamed. July 30, 1934.

Anefo photo collection. Table tennis Tenth international championships in Agnes Simon (15 + 16), Aukje Wijnia (17). October 8, 1961

Anefo photo collection. Dutch tennis championships. February 15, 1962

Newport , Mostly People, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell

Anefo photo collection. ABN Tennis Tournament, Rotterdam. Gene Mayer in Aktie. April 4, 1979. Rotterdam, South Holland

Female tennis player reaching for shot (EV003465_H)

Wong Is BackThis picture shows Wong Peng Soon practicing at the Wimbledon Badminton club in readiness for the Championships.One of the biggest surprises in this year's entrants for the All-England Badminton Championships at Empress Hall later this month, is the return of a man who has been named by many as the World's No.1 player, Wong Peng Soon. This 34-year-old Singapore Sports Goods salesman won the men's title here in 1950/51 and 1952, but has not been over here for two years. March 16, 1955.

Anefo photo collection. Tennis in Hilversum, John Newcombe gets cup. July 25, 1965. Hilversum

Forest Hills - Woman's Champ 1924 - digital file from original neg. | Library of Congress

Anefo photo collection. National Championships Tennis 1979 Scheveningen. Marianne van der Torre in Aktie during the semi-final against Elly Vessies. August 17, 1979. Scheveningen, South Holland

Howard F. Walton, RAF tennis champion (left), who forced his way into Britain's Davis Cup team. Britain beat India, three matches to two, in the first round. Walton is shown with coach, Dan Makell at Wimbledon. January 01, 1948.

12/31/1962. José Luis Arilla, one of the Best Spanish Tennis Players.

Anefo photo collection. International tennis championships in Hilversum. Roger Taylor (England). July 29, 1969. Hilversum, Noord-Holland

Pell

Wimbledon TournamentMiss A. Gibson, of America (left) and Miss P. Ward, GB, walking onto the center court for their match at Wimbledon today.American Negress Althea Gibson, who won the Italian tennis title yesterday. A fine string of wins point of her having a strong chance at Wimbledon this year. June 26, 1951.

Anefo photo collection. unknown . World Championship Table tennis in Prague. Aukje Wynia in Aktie. April 7, 1963. Prague, Czech Republic

Vintage Photograph. A girl in tennis outfit hitting ball and smiling.

Low-Angle Shot ... Down on one knee, E.W. Sturgess, of South Africa, manages to play the ball back to D.W. Candy, of Australia, during their centre court singles match in the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, played at the All-England Club here. June 27, 1951.

Anefo photo collection. International tennis tournament milk house, quarterfinals; Loek Sanders in action. July 15, 1977

Partners To-day - Rivals Tomorrow.Photo Shows: Miss Maureen Connolly with Louise Brough to-day they were partners in the womens doubles but to-morrow they will be opponents for the women's singles championship.Maureen Connolly defeated her fellow American Shirley Fry in the semi-finals of the women's singles at Wimbledon this afternoon. The score was 6-4; 6-3. In the other semi-finals match Louise Brough beat Mrs. P.C. Todd (Both of the U.S.A). So it will be Connolly Versus Brough in the final of the women's signals. July 04, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper)

Anefo photo collection. Indoor tennis championships in Amsterdam, Jan Hordijk in Aktie. February 25, 1973. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Tennis in Santpoort, left Hewitt and right Pimentel. August 1, 1965. Santpoort

Anefo photo collection. International tennis competition Noordwijk overview. June 4, 1951. Noordwijk

Anefo photo collection. Table tennis championships in the Heavenland Houtrusthallen. March 31, 1963

Vintage Photograph. Man and woman wearing white tennis clothes smiling standing by net on tennis court outside with rackets

MARION MARSH.

Zhuang Zedong won the men's singles title at the 26th World Table Tennis Championships.

Budge Retains His Wimbledon Championship - Beats Austin In Three Straight Sets -- Donald Budge (left) laughingly poses with H.W. Austin who is armed with rackets and shoes, after their game today.Donald Budge, the American champion, this afternoon retained his Wimbledon tennis title when he beat H.W. Austin, Britain's No.1 player in three straight sets. July 1, 1938. (Photo by Keystone).

Anefo photo collection. International badminton championships in Haarlem Erland Kops (in the foreground) and Bjarne Andersen won men double. February 9, 1969. Haarlem

Cartel publicitario de Enric Moneny i Noguera, 'VIII Concurso internacional de tenis, S'Agaró, del 21 al 25 de julio de 1949'. Colección privada.

Photo collection of anefo. Unknown. Training Dutch Baketball team R. Tuinstra in aktie head. January 29, 1969

Fashion and tennis in the 1950s. A couple on the tennis court wearing this years tennis fashion clothes. Sweden 1957

Black & white couples playing tennis together (MR)

Anefo photo collection. National Championships Tennis 1979 Scheveningen. Marianne v.d. Torre drinks from a bottle. August 19, 1979. Scheveningen, South Holland

Vintage Photograph. Enjoying a sunny day on the tennis court with friends.

Anefo photo collection. Dutch badminton championships, Marja Ridder (L) and Lilly Metz. April 16, 1966

Anefo photo collection. Tennis final gentlemen only; Gunthardt-Taroczy milk house Hilversum; 20: Winner Taroczy with cup and flowers (R) and Gunthardt. July 26, 1981. Hilversum

Anefo photo collection. Dutch Championship Table tennis 1983 in Utrecht. Bettine freeze buy in action. March 13, 1983. Utrecht (Prov), Utrecht (city)

Emilio Sánchez Vicario and Sergio Casal during the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games.

Anefo photo collection. Annual fair citiesCup table tennis; Delta Lloyd against TCC Olympia Koblenz; Sonja Heltzel in Action. April 11, 1976

Tennis Serve, Annual Ojai Amateur Tennis Tournament, Ojai, CA

Maxime "Max" Omer Mathieu Decugis, (1882 - 1978), tennis player from France who held the French Championships/French Open record of winning the tournament eight times (a French club members only tournament before 1925)

Men's doubles on the Centre Court Date: 1909

CHINA - CIRCA 1965: A Stamp printed in China shows image of a woman volleyball player, circa 1965

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