Sport - Wimbledon Men's Singles (1959)

Title reads: "Wimbledon".
Sport. Wimbledon Tennis Championships - Men's Singles Finals, London.
G/V Wimbledon Courts. Crowds applauding on centre court. Various shots of tennis match between Rod Laver from Australia and Alex Olmedo from Peru. L/S Princess Margaret and Duchess of Kent (Princess Marina) applauding from the royal box. More shots of match. Olmedo wins final point with a cross court back hander which is driven straight into Laver's body. The two players shake hands and walk off the court. Crowds applaud. L/S Olmedo shaking hands with the Duchess of Kent. L/S Duchess of Kent presenting the trophy to Olmedo.
FILM ID:1587.35
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[@dansmith9724]

Not many people can say they beat Rod Laver in straight sets in the finals of Wimbledon. Poor old Rod lost the final the next year before winning two Wimbledon's in a row with a grand slam.

[@Logans3Run]

Hi Dan, I know. It's frequently said that Ken was the greatest player never to win Wimbledon but when you look at his competition at the time, let alone his fellow Aussies, you can see why... Really appreciate these uploads. Superb.

[@fabriciotejadacornejo754]

Alex Olmedo peruano, único sudamericano ganador de Wimbledon y todavía le ganó al gran Rod Laver!!

[@edwincutirecornejo7200]

Es arequipeño. Y no solo es el único sudamericano si no el único latinoamericano en ganar Wimbledon.

[@USMCLib3rty]

When Britain was white