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Buxton, The Pavilion Gardens 1886
Photo ref:
18659
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These women players are at a considerable disadvantage with their long, billowing dresses and broad-brimmed headgear. The Victorian tennis authorities had suggested that the ball should be allowed to bounce twice to give the ladies time to get about the court, but the idea was rejected. However, ladies were allowed to serve underarm – if they had made any attempt at over-arm serving they would have knocked off their hats. It was considered very bad form to volley or smash, and lobbing was unheard-of.
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