The Wimbledon Championships began on July 9, 1877, at the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club, making it the oldest tennis tournament still held anywhere in the world. It remains the only Grand Slam event played on grass courts, a nod to the sport's origins.
Record no. MRB-2026-005616
Oldest Tennis Tournament in the World
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