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Tennis Match Collection

"Captivating Moments on the Tennis Court

Background imageTennis Match Collection: Miss E. Moore, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Miss E. Moore, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Miss E. Moore, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Elisabeth "Bessie" Holmes Moore (1876-1959), a young tennis champion who won her first U.S. title in 1896

Background imageTennis Match Collection: Mrs. J. Upshur Morehead, Tennis Tournament, 1913. Creator: Unknown

Mrs. J. Upshur Morehead, Tennis Tournament, 1913. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. J. Upshur Morehead, Tennis Tournament, 1913

Background imageTennis Match Collection: Miss Frances Lippett Playing in Tennis Tournament, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Miss Frances Lippett Playing in Tennis Tournament, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Miss Frances Lippett Playing in Tennis Tournament, 1913

Background imageTennis Match Collection: Miss Frances Lippett Playing in Tennis Tournament, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Miss Frances Lippett Playing in Tennis Tournament, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Miss Frances Lippett Playing in Tennis Tournament, 1913

Background imageTennis Match Collection: Miss Desha Allen - Tennis Tournament, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Miss Desha Allen - Tennis Tournament, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Miss Desha Allen - Tennis Tournament, 1913
Miss Desha Allen - Tennis Tournament, 1913

Background imageTennis Match Collection: Miss Eva Baker, Tennis Tournament, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Miss Eva Baker, Tennis Tournament, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Miss Eva Baker, Tennis Tournament, 1912
Miss Eva Baker, Tennis Tournament, 1912

Background imageTennis Match Collection: Tennis Courts JLP01_08_001339

Tennis Courts JLP01_08_001339
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A view through a hatch towards people playing tennis at Laings new Sports Ground in Elstree

Background imageTennis Match Collection: A game of lawn tennis

A game of lawn tennis
3735755 A game of lawn tennis by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Illustration depicting young ladies playing a game of lawn tennis)

Background imageTennis Match Collection: A game of lawn tennis on the Ile de Puteaux, Paris (colour photo)

A game of lawn tennis on the Ile de Puteaux, Paris (colour photo)
3098541 A game of lawn tennis on the Ile de Puteaux, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A game of lawn tennis on the Ile de Puteaux, Paris)

Background imageTennis Match Collection: Opening of the New Princes Club (engraving)

Opening of the New Princes Club (engraving)
1055642 Opening of the New Princes Club (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the New Princes Club, Knightsbridge)

Background imageTennis Match Collection: End of a tennis match on the Ile de Puteaux, Paris (colour photo)

End of a tennis match on the Ile de Puteaux, Paris (colour photo)
3098543 End of a tennis match on the Ile de Puteaux, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: End of a tennis match on the Ile de Puteaux, Paris)

Background imageTennis Match Collection: Engraving depicting a friendly doubles tennis match

Engraving depicting a friendly doubles tennis match
5308565 Engraving depicting a friendly doubles tennis match by Hopkins, Everard (1860-1928); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a friendly doubles tennis match)

Background imageTennis Match Collection: A game of lawn tennis at the Lycee Michelet, Vanves, Paris (colour photo)

A game of lawn tennis at the Lycee Michelet, Vanves, Paris (colour photo)
3098782 A game of lawn tennis at the Lycee Michelet, Vanves, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A game of lawn tennis at the Lycee Michelet)

Background imageTennis Match Collection: Tennis, 1920. Creator: George Wesley Bellows

Tennis, 1920. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Tennis, 1920

Background imageTennis Match Collection: The Tournament, 1920. Creator: George Wesley Bellows

The Tournament, 1920. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
The Tournament, 1920

Background imageTennis Match Collection: Printed Textile, 1940. Creator: Dorothy Dwin

Printed Textile, 1940. Creator: Dorothy Dwin
Printed Textile, 1940

Background imageTennis Match Collection: Tennis Tournament, 1920. Creator: George Wesley Bellows

Tennis Tournament, 1920. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Tennis Tournament, 1920

Background imageTennis Match Collection: Tennis match on Centre Court at Wimbledon, c1930s, (1935). Creator: Unknown

Tennis match on Centre Court at Wimbledon, c1930s, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Tennis match on Centre Court at Wimbledon, c1930s, (1935). The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club moved to its present site in Church Road, Wimbledon, south London, in 1922

Background imageTennis Match Collection: Illustration depicting a game of mixed doubles lawn tennis, 19th century

Illustration depicting a game of mixed doubles lawn tennis, 19th century
Illustration depicting a game of mixed doubles lawn tennis

Background imageTennis Match Collection: At the Beckenham Tennis Tournament, H Bignold, the one armed tennis player 1926

At the Beckenham Tennis Tournament, H Bignold, the one armed tennis player 1926

Background imageTennis Match Collection: International Reciprocity, 1879 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier

International Reciprocity, 1879 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
International Reciprocity, 1879 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Background imageTennis Match Collection: Wimbledon No 2 Court at the new Wimbledon at Church Road in 1923.s M Jacobs (India)

Wimbledon No 2 Court at the new Wimbledon at Church Road in 1923.s M Jacobs (India) vs V Richards (US) The Encyclopedia of Tennis page 349

Background imageTennis Match Collection: Miss Helen Wills playing in her match at the Beckenham Tennis Tournament. 1927

Miss Helen Wills playing in her match at the Beckenham Tennis Tournament. 1927

Background imageTennis Match Collection: An action shot of Miss Heine at the Beckenham Tennis Tournament. 1927

An action shot of Miss Heine at the Beckenham Tennis Tournament. 1927

Background imageTennis Match Collection: Miss Helen Wills playing at the Beckenham Tennis Tournament. 1927

Miss Helen Wills playing at the Beckenham Tennis Tournament. 1927

Background imageTennis Match Collection: British Empire Union garden fete. The British Empire Union held a garden party

British Empire Union garden fete. The British Empire Union held a garden party in the Fulham Palace grounds. The Bishop of London playing tennis. 14 June 1923

Background imageTennis Match Collection: At the Beckenham Tennis Tournament, Miss Ryan on court. 12 June 1928

At the Beckenham Tennis Tournament, Miss Ryan on court. 12 June 1928

Background imageTennis Match Collection: At the Beckenham Tennis Tournament, Miss Billie Tapscott in action during her match

At the Beckenham Tennis Tournament, Miss Billie Tapscott in action during her match

Background imageTennis Match Collection: At the Beckenham Tennis Tournament, Mrs Mallory on court. 12 June1926

At the Beckenham Tennis Tournament, Mrs Mallory on court. 12 June1926

Background imageTennis Match Collection: Surrey Tennis Championships at Surbiton. Miss Goldsack in play during the semi

Surrey Tennis Championships at Surbiton. Miss Goldsack in play during the semi finals of the womens singles. 25 May 1928

Background imageTennis Match Collection: At the Beckenham Tennis Tournament, Miss Helen Wills on court. 1927

At the Beckenham Tennis Tournament, Miss Helen Wills on court. 1927

Background imageTennis Match Collection: West Side Country Club Tennis. Miss Eileen Bennett in play against Betty Nuthall

West Side Country Club Tennis. Miss Eileen Bennett in play against Betty Nuthall. 27 April 1929

Background imageTennis Match Collection: At the Beckenham Tennis Tournamen, H Bignold, the one armed player. 7 June 1926

At the Beckenham Tennis Tournamen, H Bignold, the one armed player. 7 June 1926

Background imageTennis Match Collection: Nuthall, Junior, brother of Miss Betty Nuthall. 1 May 1924

Nuthall, Junior, brother of Miss Betty Nuthall. 1 May 1924

Background imageTennis Match Collection: At the Beckenham Tennis Tournament, Miss Hardie on court. 9 June 1925

At the Beckenham Tennis Tournament, Miss Hardie on court. 9 June 1925

Background imageTennis Match Collection: Lawn tennis at Dulwich. The Rosendale Park lawn tennis tournament. Miss Holland in play

Lawn tennis at Dulwich. The Rosendale Park lawn tennis tournament. Miss Holland in play. 24 March 1924

Background imageTennis Match Collection: Concentration shows on the face of Miss Billie Tapscott during her match at the Beckenham

Concentration shows on the face of Miss Billie Tapscott during her match at the Beckenham Tennis Tournament

Background imageTennis Match Collection: Junior Lawn Tennis Championship at Wimbledon. The Honourable Peter Aitken, the

Junior Lawn Tennis Championship at Wimbledon. The Honourable Peter Aitken, the son of Lord Beaverbrook in play on Tuesday during the tournament. 10 September 1929

Background imageTennis Match Collection: At the Beckenham Tennis Tournament, Mlle D Alvarez and Mrs Mallory. 1926

At the Beckenham Tennis Tournament, Mlle D Alvarez and Mrs Mallory. 1926

Background imageTennis Match Collection: At the Beckenham Tennis Tournament, Mlle D Alvarez on court. 1928

At the Beckenham Tennis Tournament, Mlle D Alvarez on court. 1928

Background imageTennis Match Collection: At the Beckenham Tennis Tournament, Miss Joan Sterry on court. 1928

At the Beckenham Tennis Tournament, Miss Joan Sterry on court. 1928

Background imageTennis Match Collection: At the Beckenham Tennis Tournament, Mlle D Alvarez on court. 1926

At the Beckenham Tennis Tournament, Mlle D Alvarez on court. 1926



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"Captivating Moments on the Tennis Court: A Glimpse into the World of Lawn Tennis" Step onto the tennis courts and immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of lawn tennis. From the iconic Ile de Puteaux in Paris to prestigious tournaments like Wimbledon, this captivating sport has enthralled players and spectators alike for decades. In a vibrant colour photo from yesteryears, we witness a thrilling game of lawn tennis on the picturesque Ile de Puteaux. The players' intense focus and skillful strokes showcase their dedication to mastering this timeless sport. Meanwhile, an engraving captures the opening of the New Princes Club, symbolizing how tennis unites communities through friendly competition. The passion for tennis transcends time as depicted by George Wesley Bellows' masterpieces from 1920. In "Tennis, " he beautifully portrays two opponents locked in an intense rally, their determination etched on their faces. Similarly, "The Tournament" transports us to a grand event where athletes battle it out with unwavering spirit. Dorothy Dwin's printed textile from 1940 showcases how even fashion celebrates this beloved sport. With its intricate design featuring rackets and balls intertwined with elegance, it pays homage to both athleticism and style. No discussion about tennis is complete without mentioning Wimbledon - Centre Court becomes hallowed ground where legends are born. An intriguing glimpse into history takes us back to a c1930s match at Wimbledon captured by an unknown photographer in 1935. The atmosphere is electric as spectators eagerly watch every serve and volley unfold before them. Whether you're playing at Lycee Michelet or cheering from afar, these snapshots remind us that tennis is more than just a game; it's a testament to human resilience, sportsmanship, and sheer joy. So grab your racket or settle into your seat - let's celebrate this timeless sport that continues to captivate hearts worldwide.