The last British woman to win the ladies ' tournament was Virginia Wade in 1977 .
However , on 7 July 2013 Andy Murray became the first Briton to win the men 's competition since Fred Perry in 1936 .
The last Briton woman to win the ladies ' tournament was Virginia Wade in 1977 .
However , on 7 July 2013 Andy Murray became the first Briton to win the men 's competition since Fred Perry in 1936 .