1881 Wimbledon Championship Explained

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'.

Singles

Final

See main article: 1881 Wimbledon Championship – Singles. William Renshaw defeated John Hartley, 6–0, 6–1, 6–1 [2]

All Comers' Final

William Renshaw defeated Richard Richardson, 6–4, 6–2, 6–3 [3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. 2010 Wimbledon Compendium, by Alan Little (The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London)
  2. Web site: Gentlemen's Singles Finals 1877-2016. wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. 29 June 2017.
  3. 100 Years of Wimbledon, by Lance Tingay (Guinness Superlatives, 1977)