Photographer of iconic Tennis Girl dies at 63

A PHOTOGRAPHER behind one of the world’s most popular posters has died.

Photographer of iconic Tennis Girl dies at 63
Sat, 03 Apr, 2010 - 01:00
Jamie Grierson

Martin Elliott was the creator of Tennis Girl — a worldwide bestseller, featuring his then girlfriend, 18-year-old Fiona Butler.

The picture, taken by Elliott in 1976, sold more than two million copies worldwide.

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