The Wimbledon Finals (1940-1948)

Full title reads: “THE WIMBLEDON FINALS“. Wimbledon, London. Men’s singles final at Wimbledon tennis championship between John Bromwich of Australia and Bob Falkenburg of USA is about to start. Players coming out onto the court. Long shot of the crowd. Start of play, Bromwich serving. Several shots of play, Falkenburg’s point. Crowd looking. Bromwich chasing ball to sideline, back into centre for return, but he is beaten by Falkenburg’s shot. Falkenburg wiping brow. Crowd watching. Falkenburg serves cannon. Bromwich returns. Full court play. Bromwich’s point. Close up shot of the umpire looking startled. Falkenburg lying down, getting up slowly and tying handkerchief. Crowd applauding. Play, Falkenburg serves, races up for return, chops over net and gains point. Falkenburg taking another rest on baseline. Crowd giving him the slow clap. Change over ends. Falkenburg has a drink. Crowd looking on. Bromwich serving, play. Side shot, Bromwich returning and gets point. He raises his racket. Falkenburg argui
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