1887 Wimbledon Championships – Men's doubles explained

Runner: E. Barratt-Smith
James Crispe
Score:7–5, 6–3, 6–2
Draw:7
Seeds:

See main article: 1887 Wimbledon Championships. Patrick Bowes-Lyon and Herbert Wilberforce defeated E. Barratt-Smith and James Crispe 7–5, 6–3, 6–2 in the all comers' final to win the gentlemen's doubles tennis title at the 1887 Wimbledon Championships.[1] [2] The reigning champions Ernest Renshaw and William Renshaw were unable to defend their title due to William suffering from 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.