After the Match – Canvas Print by Krystina Vilchynska
“After the Match” by Krystina Vilchynska is an artistic interpretation of one of tennis’s most beautiful traditions, the handshake of thanks at the net. A high-end reproduction of the original oil painting, it captures masterfully the moment when the adrenaline of the final point turns into deep respect between two players. It is also a tribute to fair play, one that reaches beyond a simple record of sport.
- Collector’s limited edition: You’re buying a piece that isn’t mass produced, hanging in countless flats
- Ready to hang, with no extra cost: Every canvas is stretched by hand over a solid wooden stretcher bar frame, ensuring perfect tension in the material for years to come.
- Hahnemühle cotton canvas (365gsm)
- Varnish protection: The surface of the piece is finished with an additional layer of varnish. This creates a matte protective barrier that shields the colours against UV radiation and moisture, guaranteeing colour durability for over 75 years
- Perfect as a gift for a coach, a player, or a fan of sporting history.
- Also available as a fine art tennis print, and waiting for you in our gallery is a single original piece, from which the reproductions were made
Price range: 69,00 € through 199,00 €
- Free shipping on orders over €100
- Delivery within the EU: up to 5 business days
- Secure payments and packaging
- 14-day return policy
Who is this canvas for?
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Looking for a gift for someone who lives and breathes tennis A collectable, numbered canvas print that any tennis lover will treasure. Art that celebrates a lifelong passion for the game.
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Unbox it and hang it It arrives ready to hang, hand-stretched over a solid wooden frame.
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You love good design and beautiful things Original tennis art in limited runs, created by European artists. A considered alternative to mass-produced prints.
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
“After the Match”: the aesthetics of respect in tennis
The “After the Match” canvas is a precise reproduction of the original oil painting by Krystina Vilchynska. It is a study of the most intimate moment in tennis, the handshake and the thanks at the net. It is the moment when adrenaline and pure competition give way to traditional etiquette. Unlike dynamic sports
graphics, “After the Match” focuses on the quiet after match point, a moment that on the real tour often becomes a talking point, as in the much discussed Ostapenko and Townsend row at the 2025 US Open, or the frosty handshake between Sabalenka and Zheng Qinwen. Vilchynska paints the gesture as it should be. Thanks to the high-resolution print, the cotton canvas reveals the authentic structure of oil painting, from bold brushstrokes to the subtle layers of colour that build the players’ figures.
- A metaphor for support: the meaning reaches beyond the court. It is a powerful visual symbol of female solidarity and fair play in a world dominated by competition, a value that many players, treat as the foundation of tennis culture.
- Designer minimalism: the muted palette brings calm and harmony to an interior.
Printing technique
How are our canvas prints made?
What sets Serve and Volley Art canvases apart? The design process often begins with studying archival tennis matches. Before a canvas reaches your wall, we shape its concept hand in hand with the artist: we sketch, we watch tennis, and we trade ideas. The result is that every tennis artwork is refined to the last detail, and you receive an original work by the artist, whether it began as a hand painted piece or a digital illustration. Our art is the product of thousands of beautiful rallies and shots.
We fulfill every order individually. Your canvas is quality checked and packed in secure cardboard packaging. From order to dispatch takes two to three business days.
- Hand stretching over the frame: every sheet of Hahnemühle cotton canvas (365 g/m²) is hand stretched over a solid wooden stretcher frame made from selected pine. Working by hand gives us full control over a perfectly even tension.
- Printed edges (mirror effect): we continue the illustration onto the side edges of the canvas. This gives the piece depth and presence, so it looks great from every angle, with no need for an additional frame.
- Protective varnish: we seal the canvas surface with a dedicated varnish that shields the colors from UV light, dust, and moisture. It guarantees the colors keep their intensity for over 75 years.
- Ready to display: the canvas arrives ready to hang. The sturdy frame construction keeps the frame from warping, so you can enjoy the art the moment you lift it out of its secure, reinforced packaging.
Limited edition cotton canvas print
Cotton canvas stretched over a wooden stretcher frame. Ready to hang, it looks like a true painting.
- Hahnemühle cotton canvas (365 g/m²)
- Pine wood stretcher frame
- Ready to hang, no frame needed
- The visible canvas texture adds depth and an artistic character
- Archival pigment print, 75+ years of durability
- We pack the canvas securely so it reaches you undamaged
- Thanks to the printed edges, the canvas looks great from every angle
Available formats
“After the Match” canvas print by Krystina Vilchynska is available from SVA in two formats
Fine art print poster
Giclée pigment print on Galerie Rag paper, 270 g/m². Requires framing.
Canvas print (currently viewing)
Pigment print on canvas mounted on a wooden stretcher. Ready to hang without additional framing.
| Size | Recommendation | Fine Art Print | Canvas Print |
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| 30 × 40 cm | Small wall, shelf, a cluster of smaller prints, a small gift | 39 € | 59 € |
| 50 × 70 cm | Bedroom, living room, office, hallway, a gift | 69 € | 99 € |
| 70 × 100 cm | Living room, office, dining room, a gift | 99 € | 149 € |
| 100 × 140 cm | Large living room, office space, home interiors | 159 € | 199 € |
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Meet the artist
Krystina Vilchynska
An artist who has devoted herself to painting with passion from her earliest years. She now lives permanently in Warsaw, where she continues her artistic journey. Although she graduated in Interior Architecture in Łódź, painting has always been her true passion and means of expression. Vilchynska’s colourful compositions are not only an expression of artistic sensibility but also a deep psychological study of people caught up in existential circumstances.“In my work I turn to themes close to my heart, such as beauty and harmony with people and the natural world around me, reflecting my own life experiences.”Her use of flat fields of colour leaves room for the viewer to read their own narrative into the work. In this way the artist creates a space in which the viewer can supply their own meaning, an opening for subjective interpretation.
The Perfect Gift
The perfect gift for a tennis-loving woman
A canvas from a limited edition of 50 is a gift that is ready to give, with no need to hunt for a frame and no aesthetic compromises. Tennis art that goes up on the wall the very day it is received.
- An anniversary gift for a partner, a keepsake with gallery value
- A prestigious housewarming gift: ready to hang, it personalises a new space at once
- An elegant gift for a practice partner from the court: a symbol of shared passion and mutual support
- An exclusive piece for a home spa or living room: the soothing colours and theme of harmony invite relaxation
For Collectors
Buy the Original Painting “After the Match”
The original, hand-drawn “After the Match” is available in our gallery. It awaits a collector who wants to own the one and only piece by Krystina Vilchynska.FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The canvas print is a pigment print on Hahnemühle cotton canvas (365gsm) stretched on a wooden stretcher frame. It is ready to hang, with a visible fabric texture and the feel of a true gallery piece. The fine art print is an archival giclée pigment print on 270gsm photographic paper that needs framing, with a more collectable print aesthetic. Both are released by SVA in separate, limited editions.
The right size depends on where the canvas will hang and how prominent you want it to be in the space. For a small wall, or as part of a gallery wall of several pieces, we recommend 30 × 40 cm or 40 × 50 cm. For a main wall in a bedroom, office or hallway, 50 × 70 cm. For a living room, as a dominant focal point, 70 × 100 cm. For a large, open space, as an architectural accent, 100 × 140 cm. The 50 × 70 cm and 70 × 100 cm canvases are the most popular choice for a living room.
SVA tennis canvas prints range from 59 € (30 × 40 cm) to 199 € (100 × 140 cm). The price includes a pigment print on Hahnemühle 365gsm cotton canvas and a numbered edition certificate.
Our canvas prints are stretched on wooden stretcher frames, which makes them quick to hang in several ways. Choose the method that best suits your wall:
Traditional methods (these need drilling or nails):
- Hooks and sawtooth hangers: metal fittings screwed to the frame that hook over a nail or screw.
- Directly on the frame: you can hang the canvas by resting the top edge of the stretcher frame straight onto a nail.
- Wall plugs: needed for concrete walls and heavier canvases to keep everything fully secure.
No-drill methods (non-invasive):
- Hook-and-loop strips and mounting tape: let you hang the canvas without damaging the wall (for example Command strips). They hold up to a few kilograms.
- Self-adhesive hooks: ideal for plaster and wallpaper (for example the tesa brand). They often have a height adjustment, which makes it easy to level the piece.
SVA stretcher frames are made of pine, 2 cm thick, the gallery standard. Strips of the composition are visible on the sides, which reinforces the piece’s character as a finished art object that needs no frame. The edges are finished in a colour that matches the dominant tones of the work. For most of our customers this is exactly the look they want, and a welcome alternative to a classic frame.
We finish SVA canvases with a delicate layer of varnish that protects against dust, moisture and UV. To clean it, use a dry, soft microfibre cloth and gentle strokes. Avoid wet wipes, chemical cleaners, alcohol and long hours of direct sunlight each day. The varnish also strengthens colour longevity to over 75 years.
Absolutely. A canvas print is an especially thoughtful gift because it arrives ready to hang, with no frame to buy. “After the Match” is a particularly meaningful choice: its quiet image of two players sharing a handshake at the net celebrates respect, fair play and female solidarity, which makes it a lovely gift for a fellow player, a practice partner, a partner or a coach. The muted, soothing palette suits almost any interior, and the limited edition of 50 gives it real collectable value.
We pack canvases in rigid boxes with a protective foam insert and corner guards that protect the stretcher frame. Shipping is insured. If the canvas is damaged in transit, we will send a replacement at our expense. Just report the problem by email, with photos of the damage, within 14 days of delivery. You return the damaged canvas at our expense. Full refund or replacement guaranteed.