1887 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles explained

Score:	6–2, 6–3, 2–6, 4–6, 6–4
Draw:	16
Seeds:	–

See main article: 1887 Wimbledon Championships. Herbert Lawford defeated Ernest Renshaw 6–2, 6–3, 2–6, 4–6, 6–4 in the all comers' final to win the gentlemen's singles tennis title at the 1887 Wimbledon Championships.^{[1] [2]} The reigning champion William Renshaw was unable to defend his title due to a tennis elbow.^[3]

Draw

All Comers'

Notes and References

1. 100 Years of Wimbledon by Lance Tingay, Guinness Superlatives Ltd. 1977
2. Book: Barrett, John. Wimbledon: The Official History. 2014. Vision Sports Publishing. 9-781909-534230. 4th.
3. News: Lawn Tennis - 25 Years Ago - The All-England Championships. 2 April 2012. Sydney Morning Herald. 28 August 1912. 8.