Updated On: 19 July, 2015 11:00 AM IST | | A Correspondent
<p>On this day in 1877, Spencer Gore beat fellow Brit William Marshall 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to become the first ever Wimbledon men’s singles champion. On this auspicious occasion, we let you in on some interesting facts about the biggest event in tennis</p>

The All England Lawn and Tennis Club in Wimbledon
On this day in 1877, Spencer Gore beat fellow Brit William Marshall 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to become the first ever Wimbledon men’s singles champion. On this auspicious occasion, we let you in on some interesting facts about the biggest event in tennis.

The All England Lawn and Tennis Club in Wimbledon. Pic/ AFP