1889 in tennis

This page covers all the important events in the sport of tennis in 1889. It provides the results of notable tournaments throughout the year on both the men's and women's ILTF tennis circuits.[1]

Australian Open

No event.

French Open

Not a Grand Slam event.

Wimbledon

Men's singles

Main article: 1889 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles

United Kingdom William Renshaw defeated United Kingdom Ernest Renshaw, 6–4, 6–1, 3–6, 6–0 [2]

Women's singles

Main article: 1889 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles

United Kingdom Blanche Hillyard defeated United Kingdom Lena Rice, 4–6, 8–6, 6–4 [3]

Men's doubles

Main article: 1889 Wimbledon Championships – Men's doubles

United Kingdom Ernest Renshaw / United Kingdom William Renshaw defeated United Kingdom George Hillyard / United Kingdom Ernest Lewis 6–4, 6–4, 3–6, 0–6, 6–1 [4]

US Open

Men's singles

Main article: 1889 U.S. National Championships – Men's singles

United States Henry Slocum defeated United States Quincy Shaw 6–3, 6–1, 4–6, 6–2

Women's singles

Main article: 1889 U.S. National Championships – Women's singles

United States Bertha Townsend defeated United States Lida Voorhees 7–5, 6–2

Men's doubles

Main article: 1889 U.S. National Championships – Men's doubles

United States Henry Slocum / United States Howard Taylor defeated United States Valentine Hall / United States Oliver Campbell 6–1, 6–3, 6–2

Women's doubles

United States Margarette Ballard / United States Bertha Townsend defeated United States Marion Wright / United States Laura Knight 6–0, 6–2

Notes

References

  1. ↑ Bud Collins (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. pp. 454–483. ISBN 978-0942257700.
  2. ↑ "Gentlemen's Singles Finals 1877-2016". wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Ladies' Singles Finals 1884-2016". wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Gentlemen's Doubles Finals 1884-2016". wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
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