Ernest Renshaw

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Ernest Renshaw (3 January 1861 in Leamington – 2 September 1899 at his home in Waltham St. Lawrence) was an English tennis player.

Together with his twin brother William Renshaw, he won the men's doubles at Wimbledon five times. Ernest also won the singles championship at Wimbledon once, in 1888.

Contents 1 Grand Slam singles finals 1.1 Wins (1) 1.2 Runner-ups (4) 2 External link

[edit] Grand Slam singles finals

[edit] Wins (1)

Year	Championship	Opponent in Final	Score in Final
1888	Wimbledon	Herbert Lawford	6-3, 7-5, 6-0

[edit] Runner-ups (4)

Year	Championship	Opponent in Final	Score in Final
1882	Wimbledon	William Renshaw	6-1, 2-6, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2
1883	Wimbledon	William Renshaw	2-6, 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3
1887	Wimbledon	Herbert Lawford	1-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4
1889	Wimbledon	William Renshaw	6-4, 6-1, 3-6, 6-0

[edit] External link

• International Tennis Hall of Fame profile