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1886 Wimbledon Championships

1886 Wimbledon Championships
Date July 3–17
Edition 10th
Category Grand Slam
Surface Grass
Location Worple Road
SW19, Wimbledon,
London, United Kingdom
Champions
Men's Singles
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland William Renshaw
Women's Singles
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Blanche Bingley
Men's Doubles
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland William Renshaw / United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Ernest Renshaw
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The 1886 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 3 July until 17 July. It was the 10th staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1886.Henry Jones retired as referee after nine years, and was replaced by Julian Marshall.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland William Renshaw defeated United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Herbert Lawford, 6–0, 5–7, 6–3, 6–4.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Blanche Bingley defeated United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Maud Watson, 6–3, 6–3.


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