1894 Wimbledon Championships Explained

Date:9 – 18 July
Edition:18th
Location:Worple Road
SW19, Wimbledon,
London, United Kingdom
Venue:All England Lawn Tennis Club
Surface:Grass
Category:Grand Slam
Champms: Joshua Pim
Champws: Blanche Hillyard

The 1894 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 18 July.[1] It was the 18th staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1894.[2]

Champions

Men's singles

See main article: 1894 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles. Joshua Pim defeated Wilfred Baddeley, 10–8, 6–2, 8–6 [3]

Women's singles

See main article: 1894 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles. Blanche Hillyard defeated Edith Austin, 6–1, 6–1 [4]

Men's doubles

See main article: 1894 Wimbledon Championships – Men's doubles. Herbert Baddeley / Wilfred Baddeley defeated Harry Barlow / C. H. Martin, 5–7, 7–5, 4–6, 6–3, 8–6 [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.