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Wimbledon Top 10: Oldest champions. In the latest daily top 10, Wimbledon.com looks at some of the oldest champions. 1. Arthur Gore was 41 when he won the 1909 title, making him the oldest ever champion in the gentlemen's singles. That was the Briton's third title, after tournament victories in 1901 and 1908.
With the exception of Roger Federer, there is no greater Wimbledon champion in either field than Venus Williams. Along with her sister, Serena, the Williams sisters have won five Wimbledons a piece, which would ordinarily guarantee some special privileges and perks, even if Venusâs last title was seven years ago. But Wimbledon has been doing Miss Vee dirty on the first week of the fortnight.