Record No.
MRB-2026-005616
Oldest Tennis Tournament in the World
Sports
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Record Holder
The Championships, Wimbledon
United Kingdom
Category
Sports
Country
United Kingdom
(
GB )
Achievement Date
09 July 1877
Verification Status
Reference
Record Description
The Wimbledon Championships began on July 9, 1877, at the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club, making it the oldest tennis tournament still held anywhere in the world. It remains the only Grand Slam event played on grass courts, a nod to the sport's origins.
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