Spencer Gore was an English tennis player and first-class cricketer who won the first Wimbledon lawn tennis championship in 1877. Born in 1850 and educated at Harrow School, he reached the final of the gentlemen's singles and beat William Marshall in straight sets, collecting the first prize of twelve guineas. He is credited as the first player to use the volley as a tactic. As reigning champion he lost the following year's challenge round to Frank Hadow and never played at Wimbledon again. He also played cricket for Surrey and later worked as a property adviser until his death in 1906.
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He was educated at Harrow School, where he excelled at all games, especially football and cricket, and was the captain of the school cricket team in 1869.
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won the first Wimbledon tournament in 1877
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won the first Wimbledon tournament in 1877
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was an English tennis player
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won the first Wimbledon tournament in 1877
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