1926 Wimbledon Championships Explained

Date:21 June – 3 July
Edition:46th
Location:Church Road
SW19, Wimbledon,
London, United Kingdom
Venue:All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
Surface:Grass
Category:Grand Slam
Champms: Jean Borotra
Champws: Kitty Godfree
Champmd: Jacques Brugnon / Henri Cochet
Champwd: Mary Browne / Elizabeth Ryan
Champxd: Leslie Godfree / Kitty Godfree

The 1926 Wimbledon Championships, also known as the Jubilee 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 21 June until 3 July.[1] It was the 46th staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the third Grand Slam tennis event of 1926.

This championship is notable for having The Duke of York, the future King George VI competing with his mentor and advisor Louis Greig in the men's doubles. The pair were eliminated in the first round by former champions Herbert Roper Barrett and Arthur Gore.[2]

Finals

Men's singles

See main article: 1926 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles. Jean Borotra defeated Howard Kinsey, 8–6, 6–1, 6–3 [3]

Women's singles

See main article: 1926 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles. Kitty Godfree defeated Lilí de Álvarez, 6–2, 4–6, 6–3 [4]

Men's doubles

See main article: 1926 Wimbledon Championships – Men's doubles. Jacques Brugnon / Henri Cochet defeated Howard Kinsey / Vincent Richards, 7–5, 4–6, 6–3, 6–2 [5]

Women's doubles

See main article: 1926 Wimbledon Championships – Women's doubles. Mary Browne / Elizabeth Ryan defeated Kitty Godfree / Evelyn Colyer, 6–1, 6–1 [6]

Mixed doubles

See main article: 1926 Wimbledon Championships – Mixed doubles. Leslie Godfree / Kitty Godfree defeated Howard Kinsey / Mary Browne, 6–3, 6–4 [7]

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: Klein. Christopher. 9 Things You May Not Know About Wimbledon. history.com. History. 28 July 2017. 25 June 2012.
  3. Web site: Gentlemen's Singles Finals 1877-2017. wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. 22 July 2017.
  4. Web site: Ladies' Singles Finals 1884-2017. wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. 22 July 2017.
  5. Web site: Gentlemen's Doubles Finals 1884-2017. wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. 22 July 2017.
  6. Web site: Ladies' Doubles Finals 1913-2017. wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. 22 July 2017.
  7. Web site: Mixed Doubles Finals 1913-2017. wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. 22 July 2017.