| Gentlemen's clubs are not only legitimate businesses, they say, but profitable businesses. |
| Second, the applicant argues that the Commission failed to establish jurisdiction over the alleged Gentlemen's Agreement, even if, quod non, proved. |
| The inaugural 1877 Wimbledon Championship started on 9 July 1877 and the Gentlemen's Singles was the only event held. |
| Since the 2001 tournament 32 players have been given seedings in the Gentlemen's and Ladies' singles, 16 teams in the doubles events. |
| Gentlemen's clubs upheld these traditions, but early competition was largely confined to an upper-class social elite. |
| In 1884, the club added Ladies' Singles and Gentlemen's Doubles competitions. |
