1892 Wimbledon Championships Explained

Date:27 June – 7 July
Edition:16th
Location:Worple Road
SW19, Wimbledon,
London, United Kingdom
Venue:All England Lawn Tennis Club
Surface:Grass
Category:Grand Slam
Champms: Wilfred Baddeley
Champws: Lottie Dod
Champmd: Harry Barlow / Ernest Lewis

The 1892 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 27 June until 7 July.[1] It was the 16th staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1892.[2] From this year, all events (singles and doubles) were played concurrently.

Champions

Men's singles

See main article: 1892 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles. Wilfred Baddeley defeated Joshua Pim, 4–6, 6–3, 6–3, 6–2 [3]

Women's singles

See main article: 1892 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles. Lottie Dod defeated Blanche Hillyard, 6–1, 6–1 [4]

Men's doubles

See main article: 1892 Wimbledon Championships – Men's doubles. Harry Barlow / Ernest Lewis defeated Herbert Baddeley / Wilfred Baddeley, 4–6, 6–2, 8–6, 6–4 [5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. 2010 Wimbledon Compendium, by Alan Little (The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London)
  2. 100 Years of Wimbledon, by Lance Tingay (Guinness Superlatives Ltd. 1977)
  3. Web site: Gentlemen's Singles Finals 1877-2016. wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. 29 June 2017.
  4. Web site: Ladies' Singles Finals 1884-2016. wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. 29 June 2017.
  5. Web site: Gentlemen's Doubles Finals 1884-2016. wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. 29 June 2017.