All-England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club | British sports club | Britannica (original) (raw)

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  In tennis: Origin and early years
  …was the decision of the All England Croquet Club to set aside one of its lawns at Wimbledon for tennis, which soon proved so popular that the club changed its name to the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club. In 1877 the club decided to hold a tennis championship,…
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