The Wimbledon tournament, which began in 1877 as a Gentlemen's Singles tournament, has come a long way as one of the most celebrated and anticipated events in the tennis world. It was won by Spencer Gore, a British player, and has now evolved into an event that hosts other matches and has become a prominent date in the tennis calendar. It takes place annually in June and July, drawing tennis fans from all over the world to experience incredible tennis action and witness history unfold.