1891 Wimbledon Championships


The 1891 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 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 4 July. The ladies' singles and men's doubles were held after the men's singles had been completed.

Champions

Gentlemen's Singles

Wilfred Baddeley defeated Joshua Pim, 6–4, 1–6, 7–5, 6–0

Ladies' Singles

Lottie Dod defeated Blanche Hillyard, 6–2, 6–1

Gentlemen's Doubles

Herbert Baddeley / Wilfred Baddeley defeated Joshua Pim / Frank Stoker, 6–1, 6–3, 1–6, 6–2