11 July - Charlotte Cooper became the first-ever female Olympic champion in tennis

 

Charlotte Cooper, a British tennis player, won the tennis singles event on July 11th in two years. Here are two notable instances:

1. July 11, 1895: Charlotte Cooper became the first-ever female Olympic champion in tennis. She won the women's singles event at the 1896 Summer Olympics held in Athens, Greece, defeating Hélène Prévost of France in the final.

2. July 11, 1901: Charlotte Cooper won her fifth and final Wimbledon title on this day. She emerged victorious in the women's singles event at the Wimbledon Championships, held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. She defeated Blanche Bingley Hillyard in the final, securing her place in history as the first female five-time Wimbledon champion.

Charlotte Cooper's accomplishments as a tennis player were notable, particularly during a time when women's tennis was still developing as a sport. She left a lasting legacy and contributed to the growth and recognition of women's tennis through her achievements on the court.