On this day, July 9, 1877, the first Wimbledon tournament began, an event that would go on to make its own mark on the history of world sports. On that day, just 22 male athletes competed on the courts of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, with no one able to imagine that nearly 150 years later, Wimbledon would become the world’s most iconic and historic Grand Slam tournament.
Today, Wimbledon is not just synonymous with top-level tennis. It is an institution that combines tradition, British aristocracy, fashion, royal appearances, and unforgettable sporting moments—and every summer, it captures the attention of millions of people.
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To mark the anniversary of the first tournament, we look back at the most iconic moments that have shaped the history of Wimbledon.
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