SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 138

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM) • General Awareness • Q138

When and where was the first Wimbledon tournament held?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1877, Worple Road Site, Wimbledon.

 

The first Wimbledon tournament was held in 1877 at the Worple Road site, Wimbledon, London. It was organized by the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club and featured only the Gentlemen's Singles event. The championship began on 9 July 1877, and Spencer Gore became the first winner. The tournament was played on grass courts and marked the beginning of what would become the world’s oldest and most prestigious tennis championship. The venue later shifted to Church Road in 1922.