I believe it was ('Ace') Arthur Ashe in 1968, which year began the 'Open Era'.
The very first tennis champion may never be known, as the game's roots and history have made such information lost to time. Arguably, the first professional tennis champion prior to the advent of the Open Era of tennis is Spencer Gore, 1877, at Wimbledon.
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Steffi Graf (Open Era)
Before the advent of the open era of tennis competitions in April 1968, only amateurs were allowed to compete in established tournaments, including the four Grand Slams.
Tennis was first played in the era of Henry VIII, 1500s. As indoor tennis.
Margreet Court: Before Open Era Steffi Graf: Open Era
In Wimbledon "the open era", no englishman has won the title.
there is no attitude era' champion
Rod Laver is a former Australian tennis champion. He has won most single titles in history (200). He has also won 11 grand slam tournaments and has won all four majors in a single year twice. In 1969 he became the one and only player to achieve this feat in open era. He is by far the most accomplished Aussie tennis champion.
Roger Federer with 15 Grand Slams
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Pre-Open Era: Althea Gibson Open Era: Arthur Ashe