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Who was the first international tennis player to win Wimbledon Championships?

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Who was the first international tennis player to win Wimbledon Championships?
posted May 21, 2019 by Anitha

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Spencer Gore
The inaugural 1877 Wimbledon Championship started on 9 July 1877 and the Gentlemen's Singles was the only event held. It was won by Spencer Gore, an old Harrovian rackets player, from a field of 22. About 200 spectators paid one shilling each to watch the final.

answer May 22, 2019 by Ati Kumar
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