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.2010 Wimbledon Compendium, by Alan Little (The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London) 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.100 Years of Wimbledon, by Lance Tingay (Guinness Superlatives Ltd. 1977)
Champions
Men's singles
William Renshaw defeated Herbert Lawford, 6–0, 5–7, 6–3, 6–4
Women's singles
Blanche Bingley defeated Maud Watson, 6–3, 6–3
Men's doubles
Ernest Renshaw / William Renshaw defeated Claude Farrer / Arthur Stanley, 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 7–5
References
External links Official Wimbledon Championships website