1880 Wimbledon Championship

The 1880 Wimbledon Championship was a tennis tournament that took place from July 5 to July 15. There were a total of 60 competitors who entered the tournament a record until the 1904 draw. The admission charge remained at a shilling for the first four days, then raised to half a crown for the latter half of the draw.^[2] The final was watched by 1300 spectators.^[2] The height of the net was reduced from 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 m) at the posts to 4 feet (1.2 m).^[2]

Final

John Hartley defeated Herbert Lawford, 6–3, 6–2, 2–6, 6–3.^[1]

• This was Hartley's second and last Major.

All Comers' Final

Herbert Lawford defeated O. E. Woodhouse, 7–5, 6–4, 6–0.

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