Published On Apr 13, 2014
Unused / unissued footage - locations and dates unknown or unclear.
Davis Cup - Melbourne, Australia in January 1954.
Various shots of a tennis match for the Davis Cup between Lewis A Hoad and Trabert. Very good natural sound (audience reactions and umpire). Also L/Ss of the players between sets, changing shoes, having a rest and so on.
Note: Hoad eventually won the cup in final match against Vic Seixas - see separate record for details.
FILM ID:2787.06
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