Press photo, A. Ashe, CTK

Product detailed description

Condition: found, solid

Provenance: from the estate of Jaroslav Kirchner

Dimensions: 24 cm x 16,5 cm

Original press photo of Arthur Ashe from the Tennis Championships of England at Wimbledon by ČTK - obrazové zpravodajství (photo news service), marked with number 2777553-4, with description on reverse. Arthur Ashe was a legendary American tennis player and the first African American man to win Wimbledon (1975), US Open (1968), and Australian Open (1970). His Wimbledon victory was a historic moment not only for tennis but also for the fight against racial discrimination. ČTK (Czechoslovak Press Agency) documented significant sporting events for Czechoslovak media. The photo captures Ashe during the prestigious Wimbledon tournament on the world's most famous tennis courts. The description on reverse provides authentic information about this tennis legend. Rare memorabilia for collectors of tennis photographs, Wimbledon fans, or enthusiasts of tennis history and significant sporting personalities.