Virginia Wade

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This is a bronze cast portrait of Virginia Wade who burst onto the professional tennis scene in 1968 and went on to dominate the sport for nearly two decades, claiming numerous singles titles including the coveted Wimbledon Singles Title in 1977. As the number one British female tennis player for over ten years, she consistently held her own against the world's best players, earning a spot in the world top ten for an impressive thirteen consecutive years. Since hanging up her racket in 1986, Wade has remained a beloved figure in the tennis community, providing expert commentary on TV and being appointed an OBE in 1986. David Wynne, the renowned sculptor of this portrait, first captured Virginia's dynamic spirit with a full-length sculpture of her in mid-match before narrowing his focus to create this striking headpiece.