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Anthony Frederick Wilding (31 October 1883 – 9 May 1915), also known as Tony Wilding, was a New Zealand world No. 1 tennis player and soldier who was killed in action during World War I. Considered the world's first tennis superstar, Wilding was the son of wealthy English immigrants to Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand and enjoyed the use ...
Anthony ("Tony") Frederick Wilding (31 de octubre de 1883 - 9 de mayo de 1915) fue un jugador de tenis neozelandés que brilló entre los años 1905 y 1915. Nació en la ciudad de Christchurch y es considerado por algunos críticos como el co-N.º 1 del mundo de los años 1911 (junto a Norman Brookes ) y 1912 (junto a Maurice McLoughlin ) y N ...
A retirement village in Christchurch with stunning views, various living options and a range of care services. Named after a New Zealand tennis champion, Anthony Wilding Village offers amenities, events and a supportive community.
New Zealander. He motorcycled around Europe on his bat-JAP, stopping off to play in the great tournaments of the Riviera, Germany, Serbia, Hungary, Sweden and Norway. He drove cars fast and shortly before the first world war, he became a pilot.
Anthony Wilding was a four-time Wimbledon champion and a Davis Cup star from New Zealand. He was killed in action during World War I at age 31.
12 de nov. de 2018 · The New Zealander, who died on active service in France in 1915, won the gentlemen’s singles at The Championships four years in a row and captured the public’s imagination with his good looks and endearing personality. Wilding has been described as the first matinee idol of tennis.
8 de jul. de 2016 · Long before the PR driven age of image rights and social media Wimbledon had its own matinee idol - Anthony Wilding. Yet despite him being a superstar of his day, and a war hero, why is there...
