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1969 the first Open Wimbledon Tennis Championships were held. The first Wimbledon Champions to receive prize money for winning were Rod Laver and Billy Jean King.
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What Team that has played in all English professional leagues?
Wimbledon
What tennis championships take place at Wimbledon?
The 'Wimbledon Championships' take place at Wimbledon in London each year. It's considered the most prestigious tennis tournament in professional tennis.
Which prominent professional tennis competition is played on Grass Court?
The most prestigious professional Grass Court Tennis Tournament is Wimbledon.
Is Wimbledon an open tennis tournament?
No. Only top professional tennis players can compete for the title.
What was Vinnie Jones' profession before becoming an actor?
Professional footballer. He was a professional football player that played for Wealdstone, Wimbledon, Leeds, Chelsea and QPR
Where were the four major professional tennis tournaments?
Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, U.S. Open
Date of play of Andre agassi in Wimbledon 2009?
Andre Agassi retired from professional tennis in 2006.
What are the places in Wimbledon?
The tennins, Wimbledon common, Shopps and the wimbledon windmill on the Wimbledon Common
Why Wimbledon is called Wimbledon?
It takes place in Wimbledon, England.
Description about Wimbledon?
Well wimbledon is called wimbledon because its in wimbledon and secondly why do you need to know this. Then it will make it easier for me to answer
How much money has federer earned?
US$ 49,475,219 as of Wimbledon 2009. He is the all-time leader in career earnings for a tennis professional.
What are the 4 majors in professional tennis?
The Australian Open, the French Open (also known as Roland Garros), Wimbledon and the US Open
