| 1881 Wimbledon Championship | |
|---|---|
| Date | 2 – 13 July |
| Edition | 5th |
| Category | Grand Slam |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Worple Road SW19, Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom |
| Venue | All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
William Renshaw | |
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. [1] It was the 5th edition of the Wimbledon Championships, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1881. [2] 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. [3] [2] The result is said to have been influenced by Hartley suffering from an attack of 'English cholera'. [2]
Gentlemen's singles
Final
William Renshaw defeated
John Hartley, 6–0, 6–1, 6–1
[3]
All Comers' Final
William Renshaw defeated
Richard Richardson, 6–4, 6–2, 6–3
[2]
References
- ^ 2010 Wimbledon Compendium, by Alan Little (The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London)
- ^ a b c d 100 Years of Wimbledon, by Lance Tingay (Guinness Superlatives, 1977)
- ^ a b "Gentlemen's Singles Finals 1877-2016". wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. Retrieved 29 June 2017.