1912 Wimbledon Championships Explained

Date:24 June – 8 July
Edition:36th
Location:Worple Road
SW19, Wimbledon,
London, United Kingdom
Venue:All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
Surface:Grass
Category:Grand Slam
Champms: Anthony Wilding
Champws: Ethel Larcombe

The 1912 Wimbledon Championships took place on the outdoor grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. The tournament ran from 24 June until 8 July.[1] It was the 36th staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1912.

Champions

Men's singles

See main article: 1912 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles. Anthony Wilding defeated Arthur Gore 6–4, 6–4, 4–6, 6–4 [2]

Women's singles

See main article: 1912 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles. Ethel Larcombe defeated Charlotte Sterry 6–3, 6–1 [3]

Men's doubles

See main article: 1912 Wimbledon Championships – Men's doubles. Herbert Roper Barrett / Charles Dixon defeated Max Decugis / André Gobert 3–6, 6–3, 6–4, 7–5 [4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. 2010 Wimbledon Compendium, by Alan Little (The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London)
  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.