Tennis History

  • The First Thought

    The First Thought
    Harry Gem and Augurio Perera combined the game of Rackets and Spanish ball game Pelota.
  • Clubs

    Clubs
    The world's First tennis club known as the Leamington Tennis Club
  • Open #2

    Open #2
    The U.S open is the 2nd oldest open
  • Open #1

    Open #1
    Oldest and First open was Wimbledon
  • Worlds First Champion

    Worlds First Champion
    Spencer Gore of Britain was the first person to win the Wimbledon title in 1887.
  • Open #3

    Open #3
    The French Open is the 3rd oldest open to b opened
  • Open #4

    Open #4
    The Australian open is the 4th oldest open.
  • First Man to have Grand Slam

     First Man to have Grand Slam
    In Men's singles, Don Budge won all four grand slams in 1 year.
  • First Women to have a Grand Slam

     First Women to have a Grand Slam
    In women's singles, Maureen Connolly won all 4 grand slams in 1 year
  • First Black Champ

    First Black Champ
    Arthur Ash was the first African American male to win the US open.