The 1961 Wimbledon Championships took place on the outdoor grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. The tournament ran from 26 June until 8 July. It was the 75th staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the third Grand Slam tennis event of 1961. Wimbledon 1961: June 26 – July 8, 1961 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Men's singles: Rod Laver — 2nd major title. Women's singles: Angela Mortimer — 3rd major title. Wiki link