Swede wonder

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Swede wonder

Date8/9/1982

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Lennon, Frank (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Wilander, Mats, 1964- (subject)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Swede wonder: Mats Wilander, the 17-year-old who shocked the tennis world with his victory the French Open this year, grimaces as he flails at a backhand in opening play at the Canadian Open championships yesterday at York University's National Tennis Centre.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0089277F

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