Jun 22, 1987 CE
Tournament Begins
The 101st edition of the Wimbledon Championships begins at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, featuring top seeds Ivan Lendl and Martina Navratilova.
Chronological Storyline (5 Milestones)
Jun 24, 1987 CE
Becker Eliminated Early
Two-time defending champion Boris Becker is upset in the second round by Australian Peter Doohan, losing 7-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Jul 4, 1987 CE
Navratilova's Sixth Straight Crown
Martina Navratilova defeats rising star Steffi Graf 7-5, 6-3 in the Women's Singles final to claim her sixth consecutive Wimbledon title.
Jul 5, 1987 CE
Pat Cash's Championship Climb
Pat Cash defeats world No. 1 Ivan Lendl 7-6, 6-2, 7-5 to win the Men's Singles title, famously scaling the stands to reach his player's box in celebration.
Jul 5, 1987 CE
British Mixed Doubles Triumph
Jeremy Bates and Jo Durie defeat Darren Cahill and Nicole Provis to win the Mixed Doubles title, marking the first British victory at Wimbledon in 51 years.