The 1936 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 was held from Monday 22 June until Saturday 4 July 1936. It was the 56th edition of the Wimbledon Championships, and the third Grand Slam of Year. Fred Perry and Helen Jacobs won the gentlemen's and ladies' singles titles.
This was the first and only Wimbledon tournament during the reign of King Edward VIII.
Finals
Men's singles
Fred Perry defeated Gottfried von Cramm, 6–1, 6–1, 6–0
Women's singles
Helen Jacobs defeated Hilde Sperling, 6–2, 4–6, 7–5
Men's doubles
Pat Hughes / Raymond Tuckey defeated Charles Hare / Frank Wilde, 6–4, 3–6, 7–9, 6–1, 6–4
Women's doubles
Freda James / Kay Stammers defeated Sarah Fabyan / Helen Jacobs, 6–2, 6–1
Mixed doubles
Fred Perry / Dorothy Round defeated Don Budge / Sarah Fabyan, 7–9, 7–5, 6–4
References
External links Official Wimbledon Championships website