Wimbledon Wimbledon's All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club is hosting the world's most famous tennis championship once again. Every day, 39,000 people, including royalty and celebrities, attend the two-week competition. Everyone is excited to see the top tennis players in the world fight for the coveted silver trophy. The first official edition of what is now known as "The Championships" was held at the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) in London. The event was created by Henry Wilson who was inspired by the French Championship which had been held for more than 100 years. He invited other sports enthusiasts to join him in promoting lawn tennis in the country. The first tournament was held from June 29 to July 8, 1877 with each match played over three sets. The winner was Lord Rosebery who also happened to be the Prime Minister at the time. He defeated American player William Larned in the final. There have been many memorable matches and interesting stories throughout the history of The Championships.