1891 Wimbledon Championships
Tennis tournament
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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.[1] It was the 15th staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1891.[2] There were 22 competitors for the men's singles.[2] Wilfred Baddeley was 19 years, 5 months and 23 days old when he won the men's singles final on 4 July.[2] The ladies' singles and men's doubles were held after the men's singles had been completed.[1]
| 1891 Wimbledon Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | 29 June â 9 July |
| Edition | 15th |
| Category | Grand Slam |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Worple Road SW19, Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom |
| Venue | All England Lawn Tennis Club |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Wilfred Baddeley | |
| Women's singles | |
| Lottie Dod | |
| Men's doubles | |
| Herbert Baddeley / Wilfred Baddeley | |
Finals
Men's singles
Wilfred Baddeley defeated Joshua Pim, 6â4, 1â6, 7â5, 6â0 [3]
Women's singles
Lottie Dod defeated Blanche Hillyard, 6â2, 6â1 [4]
Men's doubles
Herbert Baddeley / Wilfred Baddeley defeated Joshua Pim / Frank Stoker, 6â1, 6â3, 1â6, 6â2 [5]