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Lot Essay
The present trophy was awarded to Bill Tilden (1893-1953) in 1920 after he became the first American man to win Wimbledon, defeating of Gerald Patterson of Australia who was then the reigning Champion.
Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and widely regarded as the most prestigious having been held annually (with limited interruption) since 1877. The Gentleman's Singles event dates back to the founding. Bill Tilden claimed three Wimbledon Championships during his career, and they are among his fourteen major singles titles. In 1920, the year he was awarded this trophy, he moved into the world number one position for amateur rankings and would hold the spot until 1925.
Only a select few Renshaw Cup trophies have entered the market with the offered example surely among the very best given the notoriety of recipient, the first Men's winner from the United States.
Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and widely regarded as the most prestigious having been held annually (with limited interruption) since 1877. The Gentleman's Singles event dates back to the founding. Bill Tilden claimed three Wimbledon Championships during his career, and they are among his fourteen major singles titles. In 1920, the year he was awarded this trophy, he moved into the world number one position for amateur rankings and would hold the spot until 1925.
Only a select few Renshaw Cup trophies have entered the market with the offered example surely among the very best given the notoriety of recipient, the first Men's winner from the United States.