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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RG Story: 1919: Suzanne Lenglen's first Wimbledon title - Roland-Garros - The 2023 Roland-Garros Tournament official site
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