1886 Wimbledon Championships
Tennis tournament
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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.[1] It was the 10th staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1886.[2] Henry Jones retired as referee after nine years, and was replaced by Julian Marshall.[2]
| 1886 Wimbledon Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | 3 â 17 July
|
| Edition | 10th |
| Category | Grand Slam |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Worple Road SW19, Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom |
| Venue | All England Lawn Tennis Club |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 William Renshaw | |
| Women's singles | |
| Blanche Bingley | |
| Men's doubles | |
| Ernest Renshaw / William Renshaw | |
Champions
Men's singles
William Renshaw defeated Herbert Lawford, 6â0, 5â7, 6â3, 6â4 [3]
Women's singles
Blanche Bingley defeated Maud Watson, 6â3, 6â3 [4]
Men's doubles
Ernest Renshaw / William Renshaw defeated Claude Farrer / Arthur Stanley, 6â3, 6â3, 4â6, 7â5 [5]