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Upset Victory: Rosewall Takes US Tennis Title

Upset Victory: Rosewall Takes US Tennis Title
Clip: 354316_1_1
Year Shot: 1956 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1622
Original Film: 029-074-07
HD: N/A
Location: Forest Hills, Long Island
Timecode: 00:19:17 - 00:20:31

Aussie's Lew Hoad and Ken Rosewall square off in the finals of the US Men's singles. Hoad is seeking a grand slam of amateur tennis, a feat not accomplished in 18 years. And little Ken Rosewall plays a blazing, unbeatable game, to defeat his hopes, and become the new US Singles champ, in a day of unforgettable tennis. Hoad wins the first set, 6 to 4. Rosewall puts it away taking the second set. Establishing shot - One of the players tosses his racket and it lands on the tennis courts out line. CUS - Lew Hoad and Ken Rosewall. MS - Sport spectators. OHM - Hoad serves. MS - Rosewall serves. LLOH - Throngs of tennis tans applauding. MSOH - Hoad serves and Ken Rosewall wins the US Singles Champ. CUS - Rosewall holding his trophy and plate.