Virginia Wade's 1977 Wimbledon semifinal match was one of the most iconic matches in tennis history. It was a thrilling match between two of the greatest players of the time, Virginia Wade and Betty Stove. Wade emerged victorious, making her the first British woman to win a singles title
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Sarah Virginia Wade is a British former professional tennis player. She won three major tennis singles championships and four major doubles championships, and is the only British woman in history to have won titles at all four majors. She was ranked as high as No. 2 in the world in singles, and No. 1 in the world in doubles.