5 Oldest Wimbledon Singles Champions

#3 Norman Brookes

Norman Brookes with his wife

Australian Norman Brookes after whom the Australian Men's Singles trophy is named was the first overseas player to win the Gentlemen's Singles title at The All England Club. He did so in the year 1907. The 5-time Davis Cup winner would add a 2nd Wimbledon trophy to his trophy collection 7 years after his victory at the All England Club. He was 36 years 234 days when he won the title in 1914.