Gentlemen's Singles | |
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1896 Wimbledon Championships | |
Champion | H. S. Mahony |
Runner-up | W. Baddeley |
Final score | 6–2, 6–8, 5–7, 8–6, 6–3 |
Draw | 31 |
Seeds | – |
Harold Mahony defeated Wilberforce Eaves 6–2, 6–2, 11–9 in the All Comers Final, and then defeated the reigning champion Wilfred Baddeley 6–2, 6–8, 5–7, 8–6, 6–3 in the Challenge Round to win the 1896 Wimbledon Championships.