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1881 Wimbledon Championship

FieldValue
date2 – 13 July
edition5th
locationWorple Road
SW19, Wimbledon,
London, United Kingdom
venueAll England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club
surfaceGrass
categoryGrand Slam
champsGBR William Renshaw

SW19, Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom

The 1881 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 2 to 13 July. It was the 5th edition of the Wimbledon Championships, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1881. The defending champion John Hartley lost in straight sets in the final to challenger William Renshaw, who defeated Hartley in 37 minutes, 6–0, 6–1, 6–1. The result is said to have been influenced by Hartley suffering from an attack of 'English cholera'.

Singles

Final

Main article: 1881 Wimbledon Championship – Singles

GBR William Renshaw defeated GBR John Hartley, 6–0, 6–1, 6–1

All Comers' Final

GBR William Renshaw defeated GBR Richard Richardson, 6–4, 6–2, 6–3

References

References

  1. 2010 Wimbledon Compendium, by Alan Little (The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London)
  2. "Gentlemen's Singles Finals 1877-2016". [[The Championships, Wimbledon.
  3. 100 Years of Wimbledon, by Lance Tingay (Guinness Superlatives, 1977)
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