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R. Menzel - Overhead Smash, c1935. Creator: Unknown
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R. Menzel - Overhead Smash, c1935. Creator: Unknown
R. Menzel - Overhead Smash, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]
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Action Album Austria Hungary Austro Hungarian Demonstrating Diagram Effort English Text Famous Gordon R Gordon R Weddell Gordon Weddell Instructions John Sons Menzel Mid Air Overhead Player Position Sportswear Stretching Technique Tennis Tennis Ball Tennis Court Tennis Player Tennis Racquet Weddell Western Script Roderich Smash
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R. Menzel - Overhead Smash, c1935 - A Captivating Display of Tennis Technique
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. This print showcases the iconic "Overhead Smash" technique executed by Roderich Ferdinand Ottomar Menzel, a renowned tennis player from Austria-Hungary in the 1930s. The creator of this remarkable image remains unknown but was featured in Gordon R. Weddell's esteemed publication, "Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action" published by John Player & Sons. In this vibrant color photograph taken on a sunny day, we witness Menzel mid-air as he demonstrates his exceptional skill and athleticism on the tennis court. Dressed in sportswear against a lush green backdrop, he stretches to reach for an incoming tennis ball with his racquet raised high above him. The composition beautifully captures the intensity and effort exerted by Menzel during this overhead smash maneuver. His focused expression reveals both determination and concentration as he positions himself flawlessly to strike the ball with precision and power. This image not only celebrates Menzel's mastery of the game but also serves as a testament to his profession as one of history's most famous tennis players. The Western script text accompanying the portrait provides instructions or insights into his technique while adding depth to our understanding of this historic moment. As we admire this extraordinary snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to an era when sportsmanship reigned supreme and individual brilliance captivated audiences worldwide. This print is truly a treasure
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