What is the oldest tournament in tennis?

Answer 1

Wimbledon

Wimbledon fortnight – the oldest tennis tournament in the world – takes place at the All England Club in June July every year.

The famous international tennis tournament at Wimbledon in southwest London had humble beginnings as a small championship competition for some 20 players (all men) who paid a fee of one guinea each to enter.

That first Lawn Tennis Championship was held at Worple Road, Wimbledon in 1877, home of the All England Croquet Club later to become the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (originally croquet was considered a more important sport than tennis!).

Spencer Gore became the first men’s singles champion, winning 12 guineas and a silver cup. In 1884, Miss Maud Watson became the first women’s singles champion.

In 1922, the Club moved to its present ground at Church Road, Wimbledon, with its famous Center Court building designed by Captain Stanley Peach. Center Court currently has a capacity for more than 13,000 spectators.

Wimbledon is a quintessentially British occasion steeped in traditions that have survived since the first tournament was held in 1877.

The Championships are associated with Pimms, strawberries and cream and changeable weather, which all form part of a traditional British summer.

The tournament is renowned as a great event for spectators. Even fans who cannot get into Center Court go to the All England Club to sample the atmosphere on the outside courts or sit in Aorangi Park to watch the action on the big screen at “Henman Hill,” named in honor of the leading British player, Tim Henman.

Answer 2

The Wimbledon.

Answer 3

wimbledon is over a 100 years old. i forget exact number

Answer 4

Wimbledon started it all.

Answer 5

Wimbeldon!!

Answer 6

wimbledon

Answer 7

i know----------------it's the austrailian open!!!!!!!!