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Tennis Memorabilia
2 Lots
 Lot 107. Martina Hingis Signed and Used Tennis Racket. Born on Sept. 30, 1980 in Kosice, Czechoslovakia, Hingis owns five Grand Slam singles titles. She won Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and the Australian Open three times. Her Yonex PRO RD 70 Long racket exhibits broken strings and shows use. It is signed on the handle in Silver Sharpie. The autograph is a 6. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $134.
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 Lot 108. Rare Early “Hurlingham” Handicap Tennis Racket. Bordering the Thames in Fulham, West London, and set in 42 acres of magnificent grounds, the Hurlingham Club is a gem of international renown. It has many tennis courts. This turn-of-the-century name-sake tennis racquet is in fabulous condition with its original patina. One side of the throat features a gold stamped insignia with a Germanic warrior atop an eagle and crown with partially readable wording “Deutscher (something) Verein Berlin” surrounding the insignia. The other side of the throat is stamped “Hurlingham.” The rim is stamped “Handicap.” The bottom of the racquet is stamped “Original Englisher Fabrika.” The racquet is complete with original gutting.
Winning Bid $50.
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