Findmypast - On this day in 1877, the first tennis tournament at Wimbledon began. It wasn't until 1884 that the Women's Singles competition was included, with the first winner being Maud Watson.
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Image of TENNIS: WIMBLEDON, 1877. - 'The First Lawn Tennis Championship - Held At Wimbledon For Men's Singles Only In July 1877: An Event Won By Mr. Spencer Gore.' Contemporary English Engraving.
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