Date June 29–July 9 Category Grand Slam | Edition 15th Surface Grass | |
Location Worple Road
SW19, Wimbledon,
London, United Kingdom | ||
The 1891 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 29 June until 9 July. It was the 15th staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1891. There were 22 competitors for the men's singles. Wilfred Baddeley was 19 years, 5 months and 23 days old when he won the men's singles final on July 4. The ladies' singles and men's doubles were held after the men's singles had been completed.
Contents
Gentlemen's Singles
Wilfred Baddeley defeated Joshua Pim, 6–4, 1–6, 7–5, 6–0.
Ladies' Singles
Lottie Dod defeated Blanche Bingley Hillyard, 6–2, 6–1.
Gentlemen's Doubles
Wilfred Baddeley / Herbert Baddeley defeated Joshua Pim / Frank Stoker, 6–1, 6–3, 1–6, 6–2.