National Portrait Gallery - Virginia Wade was born #onthisday in 1945. Born in Bournemouth, Wade was raised in South Africa before attending Sussex University. She became a professional tennis player in 1968
![Former Wimbledon champion Virginia Wade, winner of the 1977 women's singles title, at Queen's Club today (Sunday) for the launch of a new initiative for young tennis players. Soap powder manufacturers Persil Former Wimbledon champion Virginia Wade, winner of the 1977 women's singles title, at Queen's Club today (Sunday) for the launch of a new initiative for young tennis players. Soap powder manufacturers Persil](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/G447P7/former-wimbledon-champion-virginia-wade-winner-of-the-1977-womens-G447P7.jpg)
Former Wimbledon champion Virginia Wade, winner of the 1977 women's singles title, at Queen's Club today (Sunday) for the launch of a new initiative for young tennis players. Soap powder manufacturers Persil
![The Greatest Championships, 1977 - Chris Evert vs Virginia Wade - The Championships, Wimbledon - Official Site by IBM The Greatest Championships, 1977 - Chris Evert vs Virginia Wade - The Championships, Wimbledon - Official Site by IBM](https://photo-assets.wimbledon.com/images/pics/misc/thumb444015.jpg)