Date July 1–13 Category Grand Slam | Edition 13th Surface Grass | |
Location Worple Road
SW19, Wimbledon,
London, United Kingdom | ||
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.
Contents
Gentlemen's Singles
William Renshaw defeated Ernest Renshaw, 6–4, 6–1, 3–6, 6–0.
Ladies' Singles
Blanche Bingley Hillyard defeated Lena Rice, 4–6, 8–6, 6–4.
Gentlemen's Doubles
William Renshaw / Ernest Renshaw defeated Ernest Lewis / George Hillyard 6–4, 6–4, 3–6, 0–6, 6–1.