Event Guide - History

History

Since the first Championships in 1877, Wimbledon has grown from its roots as a garden-party tournament to a Grand Slam tournament with a following of millions around the world.

History at Wimbledon

History of The Championships Champions Roll of Honour Records Attendance Figures Wimbledon Surplus Prize Money

Wimbledon Legends

Bjorn Borg Jimmy Connors Rod Laver John McEnroe John Newcombe Fred Perry Pete Sampras Margaret Court Chris Evert Steffi Graf Billie-Jean King Suzanne Lenglen Helen Wills Moody Martina Navratilova

Classic Championships

1877: The First Wimbledon 1961: All-British Final 1964: Court v Bueno 1968: First Pro Wimbledon 1970: Court v King 1973: The Strike 1974: Connors & Evert 1975: Ashe Upsets Connors 1977: Wade's Jubilee Victory 1980: The Tie-Break 1985: Becker Wins at 17 1991: The Middle Sunday 2000: Millennium Wimbledon 2001: Goran's Wild Card Win

Other Features

Lefties: Rare Wimbledon Winners Murder Off the Grass Court Fashion at Wimbledon Royalty at Wimbledon The Trophies The Olympics at Wimbledon, 1908