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In men's singles or doubles, Boris Becker was the youngest in 1985 (17 years) when he won the men's singles title.

In women's singles Lottie Dod in 1887, and in women's doubles, Martina Hingis in 1996, both won at the age of 15.

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The youngest seeded Wimbledon men`s singles champion is Bjorn Borg (Sweden) was aged 17 years 19 days when he completed his first match in the 1973 tournament. The youngest seeded ladies singles player is Jennifer Capriati (USA) who was aged 14 years 89 days when she played her first match on 26 June 1990.

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Charlotte Dodd - 15 years 9 months in 1887 when she won Wimbledon.

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Boris Becker

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