1888 Wimbledon Championships Explained

Date:9 – 16 July
Edition:12th
Location:Worple Road
SW19, Wimbledon,
London, United Kingdom
Venue:All England Lawn Tennis Club
Surface:Grass
Category:Grand Slam
Champms: Ernest Renshaw
Champws: Lottie Dod

The 1888 Wimbledon Championships took place on the outdoor grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. The tournament ran from 9 July until 16 July.[1] It was the 12th staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1888.

Champions

Men's singles

See main article: 1888 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles. Ernest Renshaw defeated Herbert Lawford, 6–3, 7–5, 6–0 [2]

Women's singles

See main article: 1888 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles. Lottie Dod defeated Blanche Hillyard, 6–3, 6–3 [3]

Men's doubles

See main article: 1888 Wimbledon Championships – Men's doubles. Ernest Renshaw / William Renshaw defeated Patrick Bowes-Lyon / Herbert Wilberforce, 2–6, 1–6, 6–3, 6–4, 6–3 [4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. 100 years of Wimbledon by Lance Tingay (Guinness Superlatives Ltd. 1977)
  2. Web site: Gentlemen's Singles Finals 1877-2016. wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. 29 June 2017.
  3. Web site: Ladies' Singles Finals 1884-2016. wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. 29 June 2017.
  4. Web site: Gentlemen's Doubles Finals 1884-2016. wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. 29 June 2017.