Serena Williams by David Ashdown – The Independent
Serena Williams playing as the sun sets at Wimbledon.
Photograph by David Ashdown / Independent.
Andre Agassi in action at Wimbledon.
Photograph by David Ashdown / Independent.
27th June 2002.
A close-up of Wimbledon winner Andre Agassi. Agassi beat Goran Ivanisevic: 6-7 6-4 1-6 6-4.
Photograph by David Ashdown / Independent. 5th July 1992.
Who was David Ashdown
He left the Star newspaper in 1986 to join the Independent after starting his career as a motorcycle messenger for the Keystone Press agency in 1968.
He was a multi award winning photographer claiming the Sports Photographer of the year award in 1998 and other prestigious awards such as the International Olympic Committees worldwide ‘Best of Sport’ award and Ilford Photographer of the Year and the European Sports Photographer of the Year and he was Nikon Sports Photographer of the Year on four occasions.
David Ashdown
Regarded as one of Britain’s best sports photographers was the Chief Sports Photographer for The Independent and The Independent on Sunday. He joined the Independent at the launch and was its longest serving staffer.
He left the Star newspaper in 1986 to join the Independent after starting his career as a motorcycle messenger for the Keystone Press agency in 1968.
He was a multi award winning photographer claiming the Sports Photographer of the year award in 1998 and other prestigious awards such as the International Olympic Committees worldwide ‘Best of Sport’ award and Ilford Photographer of the Year and the European Sports Photographer of the Year and he was Nikon Sports Photographer of the Year on four occasions.
Andy Murray Wins at Wimbledon by David Ashdown – The Independent
Andy Murray roars as he hits the winning point in his match against Jo-Wilfred Tsonga at Wimbledon.Photograph by David Ashdown / Independent.
Andy Murray in action at Wimbledon.
Scottish born Andy Murray has been a leading figure in British tennis since he turned professional in 2005. He has won three Grand slam tournaments, Won two Olympic medals (a gold and a silver) and in 2013 Murray won the Wimbledon mens singles title, the first Brit to do so in 77 years. He was awarded a knighthood bin the birthday honours of Queen Elizabeth II in 2016.
Who was David Ashdown
He left the Star newspaper in 1986 to join the Independent after starting his career as a motorcycle messenger for the Keystone Press agency in 1968.
He was a multi award winning photographer claiming the Sports Photographer of the year award in 1998 and other prestigious awards such as the International Olympic Committees worldwide ‘Best of Sport’ award and Ilford Photographer of the Year and the European Sports Photographer of the Year and he was Nikon Sports Photographer of the Year on four occasions.
2009 Final Winner, Roger Federer by David Ashdown – The Independent
Roger Federer, Wimbledon Men’s final winner, 2009. Federer has won the men’s singles title at Wimbledon eight times.
Photograph by David Ashdown / Independent. 3rd July 2009.
Who was David Ashdown
He left the Star newspaper in 1986 to join the Independent after starting his career as a motorcycle messenger for the Keystone Press agency in 1968.
He was a multi award winning photographer claiming the Sports Photographer of the year award in 1998 and other prestigious awards such as the International Olympic Committees worldwide ‘Best of Sport’ award and Ilford Photographer of the Year and the European Sports Photographer of the Year and he was Nikon Sports Photographer of the Year on four occasions.
Glowing Serena Williams by David Ashdown – The Independent
Glowing Serena Williams by David Ashdown 3rd July 2009.
Serena Williams, Women’s final winner, basks in the reflected glow from the Wimbledon trophy. Serena beat her sister Venus 7-6,6-2, Serenas’ third Wimbledon title.
Photograph by David Ashdown / Independent.
Who was David Ashdown
He left the Star newspaper in 1986 to join the Independent after starting his career as a motorcycle messenger for the Keystone Press agency in 1968.
He was a multi award winning photographer claiming the Sports Photographer of the year award in 1998 and other prestigious awards such as the International Olympic Committees worldwide ‘Best of Sport’ award and Ilford Photographer of the Year and the European Sports Photographer of the Year and he was Nikon Sports Photographer of the Year on four occasions.
Roger Federer Wins, 2009 by David Ashdown – The Independent
Roger Federer Wins, 2009 by David Ashdown .Federer jumps for joy as he wins the Mens Wimbledon final against Andy Roddick. Federer won: 5-7,7-6 7-6,3-6,16-14.
Photograph by David Ashdown / Independent. 3rd July 2009.
Who was David Ashdown
He left the Star newspaper in 1986 to join the Independent after starting his career as a motorcycle messenger for the Keystone Press agency in 1968.
He was a multi award winning photographer claiming the Sports Photographer of the year award in 1998 and other prestigious awards such as the International Olympic Committees worldwide ‘Best of Sport’ award and Ilford Photographer of the Year and the European Sports Photographer of the Year and he was Nikon Sports Photographer of the Year on four occasions.
Serena Williams Wins by David Ashdown – The Independent
Serena Williams celebrates as she wins the women’s final against her sister Venus.
Photograph by David Ashdown / Independent. 3rd July 2009.
Andre Agassi in action at Wimbledon.
Photograph by David Ashdown / Independent.
27th June 2002.
A close-up of Wimbledon winner Andre Agassi. Agassi beat Goran Ivanisevic: 6-7 6-4 1-6 6-4.
Photograph by David Ashdown / Independent. 5th July 1992.
Who was David Ashdown
He left the Star newspaper in 1986 to join the Independent after starting his career as a motorcycle messenger for the Keystone Press agency in 1968.
He was a multi award winning photographer claiming the Sports Photographer of the year award in 1998 and other prestigious awards such as the International Olympic Committees worldwide ‘Best of Sport’ award and Ilford Photographer of the Year and the European Sports Photographer of the Year and he was Nikon Sports Photographer of the Year on four occasions.
Smashing Roger Federer by David Ashdown – The Independent
Roger Federer in action during the men’s final at Wimbledon against Andy Roddick.
Photograph by David Ashdown / Independent. 3rd July 2009.
Serena Williams celebrates as she wins the women’s final against her sister Venus.
Photograph by David Ashdown / Independent. 3rd July 2009.
Andre Agassi in action at Wimbledon.
Photograph by David Ashdown / Independent.
27th June 2002.
A close-up of Wimbledon winner Andre Agassi. Agassi beat Goran Ivanisevic: 6-7 6-4 1-6 6-4.
Photograph by David Ashdown / Independent. 5th July 1992.
Who was David Ashdown
He left the Star newspaper in 1986 to join the Independent after starting his career as a motorcycle messenger for the Keystone Press agency in 1968.
He was a multi award winning photographer claiming the Sports Photographer of the year award in 1998 and other prestigious awards such as the International Olympic Committees worldwide ‘Best of Sport’ award and Ilford Photographer of the Year and the European Sports Photographer of the Year and he was Nikon Sports Photographer of the Year on four occasions.
Federer Kisses the Trophy by David Ashdown – The Independent
9th July 2006.
Roger Federer kisses the Wimbledon men’s trophy after his fourth victory at Wimbledon after beating Rafael Nadal.
Photograph by David Ashdown / Independent.
Who was David Ashdown
He left the Star newspaper in 1986 to join the Independent after starting his career as a motorcycle messenger for the Keystone Press agency in 1968.
He was a multi award winning photographer claiming the Sports Photographer of the year award in 1998 and other prestigious awards such as the International Olympic Committees worldwide ‘Best of Sport’ award and Ilford Photographer of the Year and the European Sports Photographer of the Year and he was Nikon Sports Photographer of the Year on four occasions.
Strauss’ 2005 Ashes Catch by David Ashdown – The Independent
Andrew Strauss catches the ball from Adam Gilchrist in 2005 at Trent Bridge which was hailed as the Sports News Photo of the Year in 2005.
Dave Ashdown who worked for the Independent for twenty-five years as their chief sports photographer for many years took this fantastic picture of Michael Strauss diving to catch the ball during the 2005 Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge between England and Australia.
England was already in a dominant position by day three having put on 477 during their first innings from a hundred-run opening partnership between Andrew Strauss and Marcus Trescothick and an Andrew Flintoff century.
With Australia struggling to make a significant reply at 314 behind, Adam Gilchrist on 27, and Michael Kasprowicz on 1, England were searching for an eighth-wicket.
What happened next was a stunning act of acrobatics by Strauss and was captured perfectly by Ashdown who regard the images as his best
Who was David Ashdown
Regarded as one of Britain’s best sports photographers and David Ashdown (1950 -2025) was the Chief Sports Photographer for The Independent and The Independent on Sunday. He joined the Independent at it’s launch and was its longest serving staffer.
He left the Star newspaper in 1986 to join the Independent after starting his career as a motorcycle messenger for the Keystone Press agency in 1968.
He was a multi award winning photographer claiming the Sports Photographer of the year award in 1998 and other prestigious awards such as the International Olympic Committees worldwide ‘Best of Sport’ award and Ilford Photographer of the Year and the European Sports Photographer of the Year and he was Nikon Sports Photographer of the Year on four occasions.