1907 Wimbledon Championships
The 1907 Wimbledon Championships took place on the outdoor grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. The tournament ran from 24 June until 5 July.[1] It was the 31st staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1907. The Prince and Princess of Wales (the future George V and Queen Mary) came as spectators.[2] The Centre Court was protected by a tarpaulin cover for the first time.[2] FinalsMen's singlesNorman Brookes defeated Arthur Gore, 6–4, 6–2, 6–2 [3] Women's singlesMay Sutton defeated Dorothea Lambert Chambers, 6–1, 6–4 [4] Men's doublesNorman Brookes / Anthony Wilding defeated Karl Behr / Beals Wright, 6–4, 6–4, 6–2 [5] References
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