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The Championships, Wimbledon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (2004 words) |
 | The Championships, Wimbledon is the oldest and, arguably, most prestigious event in the sport of lawn tennis. |
| The Championships were first played under the control of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in 1877 at a ground near Worple Road, Wimbledon; the only event held was Gentlemen's Singles. |
| The trophies are usually presented by the President of the All England Club, HRH The Duke of Kent, and by his wife, HRH The Duchess of Kent. |
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