A. F. Wilding, the famous tennis player
Photograph of New Zealand tennis player, Anthony Frederick Wilding, Wimbledon Mens Champion in 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913. His championship run came to an end in 1914 when he was beaten by Australian, N. E. Brookes in three straight sets. Photographed as a Lieutenant during World War One, taken in the Place Vendome, Paris during a short leave behind the wheel of his car (he was an expert motorist). Wilding died near Neuve Chapelle, France on 9 May 1915 while fighting in the Battle of Aubers Ridge
Picture No
13990385
Media ID
45427441
Size
4800px x 3606px
(866KB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Photograph in The Tatler, 20 January 1915
Date
1915
