Tennis : Wimbledon History & Winners

Tennis : Wimbledon History & Winners(Who Won Wimbledon title year Wise)

Wimbledon History –

One of the most renowned and storied tennis competitions in the world is the Wimbledon Championships, also known as Wimbledon. It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, along with the Australian Open, French Open, and US Open, and is held yearly in Wimbledon, an English suburb of London. Wimbledon is a renowned sporting and cultural event with a long history that dates back to the late 19th century.

1. Origin and Early Years (1877–1884): The inaugural Wimbledon Championships were held at the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club in 1877, which is where Wimbledon got its start. Spencer Gore won the event’s sole competition, the Gentlemen’s Singles.

By 1884, the competition had added the Gentlemen’s Doubles and Ladies’ Singles divisions as a result of its rapid growth in popularity.

2. The Move to the Current Location (1922): Wimbledon, a London suburb, moved to its present location on Church Road in 1922. This action made it possible to build the renowned Centre Court, which would later turn into a legendary tennis arena.

3. The “Golden Age of Tennis” (1920s–1930s): Wimbledon became the tennis world’s attention-getter during this period. During this time, the event was graced by legendary players including Bill Tilden, Suzanne Lenglen, and Fred Perry. One of the most well-known British tennis players, in particular, is Fred Perry, who won three straight Wimbledon championships from 1934 – 1936.

4. Wimbledon continued to thrive after World War II, and it was during this time that players like Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg saw tremendous success. The Open Era’s first player to win all four Grand Slam tournaments in the same year was Laver (1969). Borg, a Swedish sensation, became a tennis legend after winning five straight Wimbledon championships from 1976 to 1980.

5. The Open Era and Equal Prize Money (1968): In 1968, professional athletes were permitted to compete alongside amateurs, ushering in the Open Era. The history of the competition underwent a substantial transformation as a result. Wimbledon was the last of the four Grand Slam competitions to give an equal reward in 2007.

6. Iconic Rivalries and Players (1980s-2000s): The epic matches between John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg in the 1980s and the heated rivalry between Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi in the 1990s were only two of Wimbledon’s legendary rivalries. With their numerous victories, champions like Martina Navratilova, Steffi Graf, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, and Novak Djokovic have permanently altered the tournament.

7. The Longest Tennis Match Ever (2010):

During the 2010 Wimbledon Championships, the longest tennis match ever took place. John Isner and Nicolas Mahut engaged in a remarkable 11 hours and 5 minute duel over the course of three days until Isner won.

8. Wimbledon Customs & Traditions: Wimbledon is renowned for its distinctive customs, including the mandatory all-white outfit requirement, royal support from members of the British royal family, and the famed strawberries and cream fed to fans. The atmosphere and culture of the tournament add to its unique attractiveness.

9. Wimbledon’s Future: Wimbledon keeps up with the times while upholding its rich heritage. The event has benefited from technological developments, like as the installation of a retractable roof on Centre Court to allow for play adverse weather. It continues to be a key event on the tennis calendar and a representation of the best in the sport.

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Wimbledon Winners :

YearWinnerRunner-UpScore
2023Carlos Alcaraz (Spain)Novak Djokovic (Serbia)1–6, 7–6(8–6), 6–1, 3–6, 6–4
2022Novak Djokovic (Serbia)Nick Kyrgios (Australia)4–6, 6–3, 6–4, 7–6(7–3)
2021Novak Djokovic (Serbia)Matteo Berrettini (Italy)6–7(4–7), 6–4, 6–4, 6–3
2020Event canceled
2019Novak Djokovic (Serbia)Roger Federer (Switzerland)7–6(7–5), 1–6, 7–6(7–4), 4–6, 13–12(7–3)
2018Novak Djokovic (Serbia)Kevin Anderson (South Africa)6–2, 6–2, 7–6(7–3)
2017Roger Federer (Switzerland)Marin Čilić (Croatia)6–3, 6–1, 6–4
2016Andy Murray (United Kingdom)Milos Raonic (Canada)6–4, 7–6(7–3), 7–6(7–2)
2015Novak Djokovic (Serbia)Roger Federer (Switzerland)7–6(7–1), 6–7(10–12), 6–4, 6–3
2014Novak Djokovic (Serbia)Roger Federer (Switzerland)6–7(7–9), 6–4, 7–6(7–4), 5–7, 6–4
2013Andy Murray (United Kingdom)Novak Djokovic (Serbia)6-4, 7-5, 6-4
2012Roger Federer (Switzerland)Andy Murray (United Kingdom)4–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–4
2011Novak Djokovic (Serbia)Rafael Nadal (Spain)4-6, 1-6, 6-1, 3-6
2010Rafael Nadal (Spain)Tomas Berdych (Czech Republic)6-3, 7-5, 6-4
2009Roger Federer (Switzerland)Andy Roddick (USA)5-7, 7-6(6), 7-6(5), 3-6, 16-14
2008Rafael Nadal (Spain)Roger Federer (Switzerland)6-4, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-7(8), 9-7
2007Roger Federer (Switzerland)Rafael Nadal (Spain)7-6(7-9), 4-6, 7-6(3-7), 2-6, 6-2
2006Roger Federer (Switzerland)Rafael Nadal (Spain)6-0, 7-6(7-5), 6-7(2-7), 6-3
2005Roger Federer (Switzerland)Andy Roddick (USA)6-2, 7-6 (7-2), 6-4
2004Roger Federer (Switzerland)Andy Roddick (USA)4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7-3), 6-4
2003Roger Federer (Switzerland)Mark Philippoussis (Australia)7-6 (7-5), 6-2, 7-6 (7-3)
2002Lleyton Hewitt (Australia)David Nalbandian (Argentina)6-1, 6-3, 6-2
2001Goran Ivanisevic (Croatia)Pat Rafter (Australia)6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 2-6, 9-7
2000Pete Sampras (USA)Pat Rafter (Australia)6-7 (10-12), 7-6 (7-5), 6-4, 6-2
1999Pete Sampras (USA)Andre Agassi (USA)6-3, 6-4, 7-5
1998Pete Sampras (USA)Goran Ivanisevic (Croatia)6-7, 7-6, 6-4, 3-6, 6-2
1997Pete Sampras (USA)Cedric Pioline (France)6-4, 6-2, 6-4
1996Richard Krajicek (Netherlands)Malivai Washington (USA)6-3, 6-4, 6-3
1995Pete Sampras (USA)Boris Becker (Germany)6-7, 6-2, 6-4, 6-3
1994Pete Sampras (USA)Goran Ivanisevic (Croatia)6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 5-7, 6-4
1993Pete Sampras (USA)Jim Courier (USA)7-6, 7-6, 3-6, 6-3
1992Andre Agassi (USA)Goran Ivanisevic (Croatia)6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 1-6, 6-4
1991Michael Stich (Germany)Boris Becker (Germany)6-4, 7-6, 6-4
1990Stefan Edberg (Sweden)Boris Becker (Germany)6-2, 6-2, 3-6, 3-6, 6-4
1989Boris Becker (Germany)Stefan Edberg (Sweden)6-0, 7-6, 6-4
1988Stefan Edberg (Sweden)Boris Becker (Germany)4-6, 7-6, 6-4, 6-2
1987Pat Cash (Australia)Ivan Lendl (USA)7-6, 6-2, 7-5
1986Boris Becker (Germany)Ivan Lendl (USA)6-4, 6-3, 7-5
1985Boris Becker (Germany)Kevin Curren (USA)6-3, 6-7, 7-6, 6-4
1984John McEnroe (USA)Jimmy Connors (USA)6-1, 6-1, 6-2
1983John McEnroe (USA)Chris Lewis (New Zealand)6-2, 6-2, 6-2
1982Jimmy Connors (USA)John McEnroe (USA)3-6, 6-3, 6-7, 7-6, 6-4
1981John McEnroe (USA)Bjorn Borg (Sweden)4-6, 7-6, 7-6, 6-4
1980Bjorn Borg (Sweden)John McEnroe (USA)1-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-7, 8-6
1979Bjorn Borg (Sweden)Roscoe Tanner (USA)6-7, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4
1978Bjorn Borg (Sweden)Jimmy Connors (USA)6-2, 6-2, 6-3
1977Bjorn Borg (Sweden)Jimmy Connors (USA)3-6, 6-2, 6-1, 5-7, 6-4
YearWinnerRunner-UpScore
1976Bjorn Borg (Sweden)Ilie Nastase (Romania)6-4, 6-2, 9-7
1975Arthur Ashe (USA)Jimmy Connors (USA)6-1, 6-1, 5-7, 6-4
1974Jimmy Connors (USA)Ken Rosewall (Australia)6-1, 6-1, 6-4
1973Jan Kodes (Czechoslovakia)Alex Metreveli (Soviet Union)6-1, 9-8
1972Stan Smith (USA)Ilie Nastase (Romania)4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 7-5
1971John Newcombe (Australia)Stan Smith (USA)6-3, 5-7, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4
1970John Newcombe (Australia)Ken Rosewall (Australia)5-7, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1
1969Rod Laver (Australia)John Newcombe (Australia)6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4
1968Rod Laver (Australia)Tony Roche (Australia)6-3, 6-4, 6-2
1967John Newcombe (Australia)Wilhelm Bungert (West Germany)6-3, 6-1, 6-1
1966Manuel Santana (Spain)Dennis Ralston (USA)6-4, 11-9, 6-4
1965Roy Emerson (Australia)Fred Stolle (Australia)6-2, 6-4, 6-4
1964Roy Emerson (Australia)Fred Stolle (Australia)6-4, 12-10, 4-6, 6-3
1963Chuck McKinley (USA)Fred Stolle (Australia)9-7, 6-1, 6-4
1962Rod Laver (Australia)Martin Mulligan (Australia)6-2, 6-2, 6-1
1961Rod Laver (Australia)Charles McKinley (USA)6-3, 6-1, 6-4
1960Neale Fraser (Australia)Rod Laver (Australia)6-4, 6-4, 7-5
1959Alex Olmedo (USA)Rod Laver (Australia)6-4, 6-3, 6-4
1958Ashley Cooper (Australia)Neale Fraser (Australia)3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 13-11
1957Lew Hoad (Australia)Ashley Cooper (Australia)6-2, 6-1, 6-2
1956Lew Hoad (Australia)Ken Rosewall (Australia)6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5
1955Tony Trabert (USA)Kurt Nielsen (Denmark)6-3, 7-5, 6-1
1954Jaroslav Drobny (Egypt)Ken Rosewall (Australia)13-11, 4-6, 6-2, 9-7
1953Vic Seixas (USA)Kurt Nielsen (Denmark)9-7, 6-3, 6-4
1952Frank Sedgman (Australia)Jaroslav Drobny (Egypt)4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4
1951Dick Savitt (USA)Ken McGregor (Australia)6-4, 6-4, 6-4
1950Budge Patty (USA)Frank Sedgman (Australia)6-1, 8-10, 6-2, 6-3
1949Ted Schroeder (USA)Jaroslav Drobny (Egypt)3-6, 6-0, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4
1948Bob Falkenburg (USA)John Bromwich (Australia)7-5, 0-6, 6-2, 3-6, 7-5
1947Jack Kramer (USA)Tom Brown (USA)6-1, 6-3, 6-2
1946Yvon Petra (France)Geoff Brown (USA)6-2, 6-4, 7-9, 7-5
1945Not held due to WWII
1944Not held due to WWII
1943Not held due to WWII
1942Not held due to WWII
1941Bobby Riggs (USA)Elwood Cooke (USA)2-6, 8-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2
1940Don McNeill (USA)Bobby Riggs (USA)6-2, 6-8, 10-8, 6-3
1939Bobby Riggs (USA)Elwood Cooke (USA)2-6, 8-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2
1938Don Budge (USA)Bunny Austin (United Kingdom)6-1, 6-0, 6-3
1937Don Budge (USA)Gottfried von Cramm (Germany)6-3, 6-4, 6-2
1936Fred Perry (United Kingdom)Gottfried von Cramm (Germany)6-1, 6-1, 6-0
1935Fred Perry (United Kingdom)Wilmer Allison (USA)6-4, 6-3, 1-6, 8-6
1934Fred Perry (United Kingdom)Jack Crawford (Australia)6-3, 6-0, 7-5
1933Jack Crawford (Australia)Ellsworth Vines (USA)4-6, 11-9, 6-2, 2-6, 6-4
1932Ellsworth Vines (USA)Bunny Austin (United Kingdom)4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2
1931Sidney Wood (USA)Frank Shields (USA)6-2, 3-6, 3-6, 6-3, 3-1 Ret.
1930Bill Tilden (USA)Wilmer Allison (USA)6-3, 9-7, 6-4
1929Henri Cochet (France)Jean Borotra (France)6-4, 6-3, 6-4
1928Rene Lacoste (France)Henri Cochet (France)6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2
1927Henri Cochet (France)Jean Borotra (France)4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-5
1926Jean Borotra (France)Howard Kinsey (USA)4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4
1925Rene Lacoste (France)Jean Borotra (France)6-3, 2-6, 6-0, 2-6, 8-6
1924Jean Borotra (France)Rene Lacoste (France)6-1, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-1
1923Bill Johnston (USA)Frank Hunter (USA)6-4, 6-4, 6-0
1922Gerald Patterson (Australia)Randolph Lycett (Australia)6-3, 6-4, 6-2
1921Bill Tilden (USA)Brian Norton (Ireland)6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2
1920Bill Tilden (USA)Gerald Patterson (Australia)2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4
1919Gerald Patterson (Australia)Norman Brookes (Australia)6-3, 7-5, 6-2
1918Not held due to WWI
1917Not held due to WWI
1916Not held due to WWI
1915Not held due to WWI
1914Norman Brookes (Australia)Karl Behr (USA)6-4, 7-5, 6-2
1913Tony Wilding (New Zealand)Maurice McLoughlin (USA)8-10, 6-3, 10-8, 6-1
1912Tony Wilding (New Zealand)Arthur Gore (United Kingdom)6-4, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4
1911Anthony Wilding (New Zealand)Herbert Roper Barrett (United Kingdom)6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3
1910Anthony Wilding (New Zealand)Arthur Gore (United Kingdom)6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 6-2
1909Arthur Gore (United Kingdom)Josiah Ritchie (United Kingdom)6-8, 1-6, 6-2, 6-2, 6-3
1908Arthur Gore (United Kingdom)Herbert Roper Barrett (United Kingdom)6-4, 7-5, 6-2
1907Norman Brookes (Australia)Arthur Gore (United Kingdom)6-4, 6-2, 6-2
1906Laurence Doherty (United Kingdom)Norman Brookes (Australia)6-4, 6-2, 6-3
1905Laurence Doherty (United Kingdom)Holcombe Ward (USA)8-6, 6-8, 6-4, 6-4
1904Laurence Doherty (United Kingdom)Frank Riseley (United Kingdom)6-1, 7-5, 8-6
1903Laurence Doherty (United Kingdom)Frank Riseley (United Kingdom)6-4, 6-3, 6-4
1902Laurence Doherty (United Kingdom)Arthur Gore (United Kingdom)4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-0
1901Arthur Gore (United Kingdom)Reginald Doherty (United Kingdom)6-4, 6-2, 4-6, 5-7, 6-3
1900Reginald Doherty (United Kingdom)Arthur Gore (United Kingdom)6-4, 6-3, 3-6, 6-0
1899Reginald Doherty (United Kingdom)Arthur Gore (United Kingdom)6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-0
1898Reginald Doherty (United Kingdom)Laurence Doherty (United Kingdom)6-3, 2-6, 7-5, 8-10, 6-3
1897Reginald Doherty (United Kingdom)Harold Mahony (United Kingdom)6-4, 6-4, 6-2
1896Harold Mahony (United Kingdom)Wilfred Baddeley (United Kingdom)6-2, 6-8, 5-7, 8-6, 6-3
1895Wilfred Baddeley (United Kingdom)Wilberforce Eaves (United Kingdom)4-6, 2-6, 8-6, 6-2, 6-3
1894Joshua Pim (Ireland)Wilfred Baddeley (United Kingdom)10-8, 8-6, 2-6, 12-10
1893Joshua Pim (Ireland)Wilberforce Eaves (United Kingdom)6-3, 6-7, 6-3, 6-2
1892Wilfred Baddeley (United Kingdom)Joshua Pim (Ireland)4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2
1891Wilfred Baddeley (United Kingdom)Joshua Pim (Ireland)6-4, 1-6, 7-5, 6-0
1890Willoughby Hamilton (Ireland)Harry Barlow (United Kingdom)6-8, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2
1889William Renshaw (United Kingdom)Ernest Renshaw (United Kingdom)6-4, 6-1, 3-6, 6-0
1888Ernest Renshaw (United Kingdom)Herbert Lawford (United Kingdom)6-3, 6-2, 2-6, 7-5
1887Herbert Lawford (United Kingdom)Ernest Renshaw (United Kingdom)4-6, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5, 6-3
1886Herbert Lawford (United Kingdom)William Renshaw (United Kingdom)6-2, 6-4, 6-2
1885Willie Renshaw (United Kingdom)John Hartley (United Kingdom)6-0, 6-1, 6-1
1884Willie Renshaw (United Kingdom)Herbert Lawford (United Kingdom)6-0, 6-1, 6-1
1883Willie Renshaw (United Kingdom)John Hartley (United Kingdom)6-0, 6-1, 6-1
1882William Renshaw (United Kingdom)Ernest Renshaw (United Kingdom)6-1, 2-6, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2
1881William Renshaw (United Kingdom)John Hartley (United Kingdom)6-0, 6-1, 6-1
1880John Hartley (United Kingdom)Herbert Lawford (United Kingdom)6-3, 6-2, 6-3
1879John Hartley (United Kingdom)Vere St. Leger Goold (Ireland)6-2, 6-4, 6-2
1878Frank Hadow (United Kingdom)Spencer Gore (United Kingdom)7-5, 6-1, 9-7
1877Spencer Gore (United Kingdom)William Marshall (United Kingdom)6-1, 6-2, 6-4

 

Most Time wimbledon Champion : Roger Federer , 8 Wimbledon titles.

 

Recent Wimbledon Champion 2023 : Carlos Alcaraz (Spain)

In summary, Wimbledon has a colorful past that spans more than a century.

It has not only seen tennis change over time, but it has also had a big impact on the culture and heritage of the game.

Wimbledon remains a beloved institution in the tennis community and a source of inspiration for tennis fans all over the world as it adapts and thrives.

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