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Lawn Tennis Court Set Aside at Wimbledon
- When
- 1875
- Where
- Wimbledon grounds
The All England Croquet Club set aside a lawn for lawn tennis in 1875, reflecting the sport's rising popularity over croquet.
In 1875, the club designated one lawn for lawn tennis, a game introduced by Major Walter Clopton Wingfield. This decision occurred as lawn tennis supplanted croquet as a preferred outdoor game, following the MCC's 1875 rules.
Sources
- All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-26
- History of tennis Wikipedia
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