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The First Wimbledon Tennis Tournament

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The Birth of Wimbledon: From Croquet to Tennis

This chapter details the transition from croquet to tennis at the All England Club, driven by financial needs and sparked by the proposal to host a special tournament. It also narrates the historical significance of the first Wimbledon Tennis Tournament and the personal mystery entwined within the story, adding deeper emotional layers to the transformation.

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