1882 Wimbledon Championship 6–1, 2–6, 4–6, 6–2, 6–2. The "London Standard" in a match report stated ""...the brothers Renshaw gave perhaps the finest exposition of the game of lawn tennis ever seen at Wimbledon."" The challenge round was watched by 2000 spectators. William Renshaw defeated Ernest Renshaw, 6–1, 2–6, 4–6, 6–2, 6–2 Ernest Renshaw defeated Richard Richardson, 7–5, 6–3, 2–6, 6–3 1882 Wimbledon Championship The 1882 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 8 July until 17 July. It was the 6th staging of the
The Championships, Wimbledon on the Saturday. The five main events span both weeks, but the junior and invitational events are held mainly during the second week. Traditionally, unlike the other three tennis Grand Slams, there is no play on the "Middle Sunday", which is considered a rest day. However, rain has forced play on the Middle Sunday four times, in 1991, 1997, 2004 and 2016. On the first of these four occasions, Wimbledon staged a "People's Sunday", with unreserved seating and readily available, inexpensive tickets, allowing those with more limited means to sit on the show courts. The second Monday at Wimbledon is