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The first Wimbledon Championship was played in 1877. The only event held was the Gentleman's Singles. W. Spencer Gore defeated William Marshall 6-1, 6-2, 6-4.

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In 1877 the first Lawn Tennis Championships were held by the 'The All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club' at Wimbledon. The only event was the Gentlemen's Singles.

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