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1881 in tennis

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This page covers all the important events in the sport of tennis in 1881. It provides the results of notable tournaments throughout the year on both the men's and women's ILTF tennis circuits.[1]

Australian Open

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No event.

French Open

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Not a Grand Slam event.

Wimbledon

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Final

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United Kingdom William Renshaw defeated United Kingdom John Hartley, 6–0, 6–1, 6–1 [2]

All Comers' Final

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United Kingdom William Renshaw defeated United Kingdom Richard Richardson, 6–4, 6–2, 6–3 [3]

US Open

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Singles

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United States Richard Sears defeated United Kingdom William E. Glyn 6–0, 6–3, 6–2

Doubles

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United States Clarence Clark / United States Fred Taylor defeated United States Arthur Newbold / United States Alexander Van Rensselaer, 6-5, 6-4, 6-5

Notes

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References

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  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. 100 Years of Wimbledon, by Lance Tingay (Guinness Superlatives, 1977)
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