1897 Wimbledon Championships
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The 1897 Wimbledon Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. The tournament ran from 21 June until 1 July.[1] It was the 21st staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1897.[2] No matches were played on the first Tuesday to mark Queen Victoria's jubilee.[3] Reginald Doherty defeated Harold Mahony in the Challenge Round, and successfully defended his title for the next three years.[2]
Quick Facts Date, Edition ...
1897 Wimbledon Championships | ||||
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Date | 21 June – 1 July | |||
Edition | 21st | |||
Category | Grand Slam | |||
Surface | Grass | |||
Location | Worple Road SW19, Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom | |||
Venue | All England Lawn Tennis Club | |||
Champions | ||||
Men's singles | ||||
Reginald Doherty | ||||
Women's singles | ||||
Blanche Hillyard | ||||
Men's doubles | ||||
Laurence Doherty / Reginald Doherty | ||||
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