Davis Cup Match: Switzerland vs. Hungary, Budapest, 1949

The 1949 Davis Cup match in Budapest features male players mid-action on a clay tennis court, with an audience engaged. A large industrial gas structure looms in the background, and flags are present, including the Swiss flag. The scene showcases a significant sporting event, indicative of post-war recreational activities.

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FORTEPAN / Kovács Márton Ernő
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The 1949 Davis Cup match in Budapest features male players mid-action on a clay tennis court, with an audience engaged. A large industrial gas structure looms in the background, and flags are present, including the Swiss flag. The scene showcases a significant sporting event, indicative of post-war recreational activities.
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Davis Cup Match: Switzerland vs. Hungary, Budapest, 1949
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Salgótarjáni (Tomcsányi) út, Gázművek teniszpálya, Magyarország - Svájc (5:0) Davis kupa mérkőzés.
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The 1949 Davis Cup match in Budapest features male players mid-action on a clay tennis court, with an audience engaged. A large industrial gas structure looms in the background, and flags are present, including the Swiss flag. The scene showcases a significant sporting event, indicative of post-war recreational activities.
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1949
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Kovács Márton Ernő
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Davis Cup Match: Switzerland vs. Hungary, Budapest, 1949
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The 1949 Davis Cup match in Budapest features male players mid-action on a clay tennis court, with an audience engaged. A large industrial gas structure looms in the background, and flags are present, including the Swiss flag. The scene showcases a significant sporting event, indicative of post-war recreational activities.
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audience
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industrial architecture
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tennis match
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1949
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Davis Cup
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tennis
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flags
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Budapest
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sports
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athletic competition
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outdoor event
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The image depicts a tennis match taking place outdoors, with a large, circular industrial structure in the background, possibly a gas holder or storage tank. The surface of the tennis court appears to be made of a dark material, possibly clay or a similar texture. In the foreground, a male player is captured mid-swing, wearing a white short-sleeved shirt and matching shorts. He also sports white athletic shoes. His stance suggests he is preparing to hit the ball, which is not clearly visible but is likely in the air above him. To the right of the player, another individual, possibly the opponent, is positioned near the net, also preparing to engage in the play. This opponent is dressed similarly, though details are obscured. The background features a substantial audience, with numerous people seated on benches. They appear to be dressed in a variety of clothing, indicative of a casual outdoor event. The crowd seems to be quite large, and many individuals are looking towards the match, engaged and attentive. Above the crowd, several flags are displayed on poles, with three flags visible: one appears to be the Swiss flag, identifiable by its white cross on a red field, while the other flags are not fully discernible but feature color blocks possibly representing Austrian colors. The structure behind the scene is rust-colored and industrial, with a visible lattice of beams and a staircase on the left side, suggesting a robust and functional design. The overall setting conveys an atmosphere of an organized sports event, likely taking place in the warmer months given the light attire of the players and spectators. The image is in black and white, suggesting a historical context, with varied shades of gray creating depth and contrast throughout the scene.
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Salgótarjáni (Tomcsányi) út, Gázművek teniszpálya, Magyarország - Svájc (5:0) Davis kupa mérkőzés.