1877 Wimbledon Championship – Singles
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Spencer Gore defeated William Marshall
, 6–1, 6–2, 6–4 in the final to win the inaugural Wimbledon Championships.
William Marshall (tennis)
W.C. Marshall lost the very first Wimbledon final to Spencer Gore 6–1, 6–2, 6–4.Marshall was a defensive player that was no match for the aggressive Gore in the 50 minute final. There was a formally dressed crowd of about 200 who paid a shilling each to stand and watch; there were no bleachers...
, 6–1, 6–2, 6–4 in the final to win the inaugural Wimbledon Championships.