When and where was the first Wimbledon tournament held?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) 1877, Worple Road Site, Wimbledon

• The first Wimbledon tournament was held in the year 1877 at the Worple Road site in Wimbledon, London.

• It was organized by the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, and only men’s singles matches were played during the inaugural tournament.

• The winner of the first tournament was Spencer Gore.

• In 1922, the tournament was moved to its current location at Church Road.

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• Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world.
• It is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments (others: Australian Open, French Open, US Open).
• It is the only Grand Slam still played on grass courts.
• Traditional features include white clothing, no sponsor advertisements, and strawberries with cream.
• The tournament is held annually in late June–early July.
• Governed by the All England Club since inception.