Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

The first Wimbledon Championship was held in:

Options:

1896

1877

1884

1863

Correct Answer:

1877

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - 1877

The first Wimbledon Championship was held in 1877 at the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London. It was a historic event that marked the beginning of one of the most prestigious and oldest tennis tournaments in the world. The inaugural tournament featured only a men's singles event, with 22 players participating. Spencer Gore emerged as the winner of the first Wimbledon Championship, securing his place in tennis history. Since then, Wimbledon has grown into a major sporting event, attracting top tennis players from around the globe and captivating audiences worldwide.