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1889 Wimbledon Championships

1889 Wimbledon Championships
Date July 1–13
Edition 13th
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 Hillyard
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 1889 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 1 July until 13 July. It was the 13th staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1889.William Renshaw won his seventh singles title, which was thought unlikely to be surpassed. The Renshaw brothers were also unbeaten in doubles for seven years. The men's doubles were played after completion of the singles competitions.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland William Renshaw defeated United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Ernest Renshaw, 6–4, 6–1, 3–6, 6–0.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Blanche Bingley Hillyard defeated United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Lena Rice, 4–6, 8–6, 6–4.


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