Wimbledon (1961)

Colour.



Wimbledon - London.



L/S of Christine Trueman and Angela Mortimer walking out onto the centre court for the start of the women's singles final. M/S press photographers M/S of press taking photos. of the two tennis players. Various good shots of the tennis match in progress and crowds with umbrellas when rain stops play. L/S of Trueman slipping awkwardly on a point and injuring her leg, she subsequently loses the next set. Angela Mortimer eventually wins the match by two sets to one. Several shots of Mortimer receiving trophy from Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone. C/Us of Mortimer smiling.
FILM ID:1730.26

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