1886 Wimbledon Championships


The 1886 Wimbledon Championships took place on the outdoor grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis 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.

Champions

Gentlemen's Singles

William Renshaw defeated Herbert Lawford, 6–0, 5–7, 6–3, 6–4

Ladies' Singles

Blanche Bingley defeated Maud Watson, 6–3, 6–3

Gentlemen's Doubles

Ernest Renshaw / William Renshaw defeated Claude Farrer / Arthur Stanley, 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 7–5