| Date: | 2 – 13 July |
| Edition: | 5th |
| Location: | Worple Road SW19, Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom |
| Venue: | All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club |
| Surface: | Grass |
| Category: | Grand Slam |
| Champs: |  William Renshaw |
The 1881 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 2 to 13 July.[1] It was the 5th edition of the Wimbledon Championships, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1881. The defending champion John Hartley lost in straight sets in the final to challenger William Renshaw, who defeated Hartley in 37 minutes, 6–0, 6–1, 6–1. The result is said to have been influenced by Hartley suffering from an attack of 'English cholera'.
See main article: 1881 Wimbledon Championship – Singles. William Renshaw defeated John Hartley, 6–0, 6–1, 6–1 [2]
William Renshaw defeated Richard Richardson, 6–4, 6–2, 6–3 [3]