The 1888 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 9 July until 16 July.100 years of Wimbledon by Lance Tingay (Guinness Superlatives Ltd. 1977) It was the 12th staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1888.
Champions
Men's singles
Ernest Renshaw defeated Herbert Lawford, 6–3, 7–5, 6–0
Women's singles
Lottie Dod defeated Blanche Hillyard, 6–3, 6–3
Men's doubles
Ernest Renshaw / William Renshaw defeated Patrick Bowes-Lyon / Herbert Wilberforce, 2–6, 1–6, 6–3, 6–4, 6–3
References
External links Official Wimbledon Championships website