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Virigina Wade, the last Brit to win at Wimbledon, is presented the winner's trophy by Queen Elizabeth II. Despite 15 previous failures and an imminent 32d birthday, 'Our Ginny' -- long adored by the British public -- pulled it off by dethroning Chris Evert in the semis and overcoming Betty Stove for the title.
Virigina Wade, the last Brit to win at Wimbledon, is presented the winner's trophy by Queen Elizabeth II.

Despite 15 previous failures and an imminent 32d birthday, "Our Ginny" -- long adored by the British public -- pulled it off by dethroning Chris Evert in the semis and overcoming Betty Stove for the title.
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