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Britain Wins Wightman Cup

The British regain the Wightman Cup after 28 years, with a 4–3 victory over the United States team.

Non-Fiction 1958 2 mins Silent

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Overview

This Gaumont British newsreel from 14 June 1958 shows 17-year-old Christine Truman beating the USA’s Althea Gibson. A flashback to success at Wimbledon in 1930 illustrates how times had changed since the UK's last victory in the Wightman Cup. Truman’s victory was sensational, as Althea Gibson was the reigning Wimbledon ladies' singles champion and in 1958 would win the singles (again), ladies' doubles and be a losing finalist in the mixed doubles.

Original title
Gaumont British News No. 2552
Genres
Non-Fiction
Released
1958
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English

Subjects

Tennis Wightman Cup