Jun 24, 1985 CE
Tournament Begins
The 1985 Wimbledon Championships officially begin at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, featuring the world's top tennis players competing on grass.
Chronological Storyline (6 Milestones)
Jul 3, 1985 CE
Curren Upsets McEnroe
Eighth seed Kevin Curren defeats defending champion and world No. 1 John McEnroe in the men's singles quarterfinals in four sets, marking a significant upset.
Jul 5, 1985 CE
Becker Reaches the Final
Unseeded 17-year-old Boris Becker defeats Joakim Nyström in the semifinals, advancing to his first Grand Slam final.
Jul 5, 1985 CE
Curren Defeats Connors
Kevin Curren continues his upset streak by defeating third seed Jimmy Connors in the semifinals, ensuring a first-time men's singles champion at Wimbledon.
Jul 6, 1985 CE
Navratilova Wins Women's Singles
Top seed Martina Navratilova defeats Chris Evert in straight sets to win the women's singles title, capturing her fourth consecutive Wimbledon singles championship.
Jul 7, 1985 CE
Becker Wins Men's Singles
Boris Becker defeats Kevin Curren in four sets to win the men's singles title, becoming the youngest male Grand Slam champion at 17 years old, the first German to win Wimbledon, and the first unseeded player to claim the title.