Virginia Wade

British athlete

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In tennis: The open era
…champions were Ken Rosewall and Virginia Wade. The first open Wimbledon was a joyous occasion, as many past champions who had been stripped of membership in the All England Club when they turned professional were welcomed back. The total prize money was £26,150 (\$62,760), of which £2,000 went to men’s…
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