With the second set score standing at 28-29, American Budge Patty rests on his racket during his Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship match partnering fellow countryman Tony Trabert against the Australian pair Frank Sedgman and Ken McGregor. The Americans won the long drawn out battle by 6-4, 31-29, 7-9, 6-2 on July 6, 1950. WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND: THESE unearthed vintage photographs showcase the highs and lows of WIMBLEDON throughout the early 20th century. In one image, men?s singles competitor Jack Kramer showcased his trophy to Queen Elizabeth ? The Queen Mother - in the Royal Box shortly following his victory against Tom Brown on July 3, 1947. King George VI stood just behind the duo. In another, American player Budge Patty held the Challenge Cup and the Renshaw Cup after his victory over Australian Foe Frank Sedgman on July 7, 1950. Others showed tea being served to spectators from a mobile cafe at the opening of the tournament on June 21, 1937, and Flight Lieutenant R. Marshall umpiring at the first post-war lawn tennis championship game on June 24, 1946. The incredible images have been newly released by the TopFoto Archives offering a new glimpse into Wimbledon?s rich history. Wimbledon is considered to be the oldest and most prestigious tennis competition in the world. The Grand Slam originated in 1877 and is renowned for its strict white dress code for competitors. In the men?s singles, Roger Federer holds the title for the most wins with eight victories. For the women?s singles, Martina Navratilova is the most awarded player with nine wins. Attendees to the event can often be seen eating strawberries and cream ? a quintessential Wimbledon treat. Reportedly in 2017, attendees consumed over 75,000-pounds worth of strawberries and 10,000-litres of cream. In 2020, Wimbledon was cancelled for the first time since World War II due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The tournament returned in 2021 and commenced on July 28 with a prize fund of over L35,000,000. mediadrumworld.c