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1891 in tennis

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This page covers all the important events in the sport of tennis in 1891. 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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Men's singles

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United Kingdom Wilfred Baddeley defeated United Kingdom Joshua Pim, 6–4, 1–6, 7–5, 6–0 [2]

Women's singles

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United Kingdom Lottie Dod defeated United Kingdom Blanche Hillyard, 6–2, 6–1 [3]

Men's doubles

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United Kingdom Herbert Baddeley / United Kingdom Wilfred Baddeley defeated United Kingdom Joshua Pim / United Kingdom Frank Stoker, 6–1, 6–3, 1–6, 6–2 [4]

US Open

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Men's singles

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United States Oliver Campbell defeated United States Clarence Hobart 2–6, 7–5, 7–9, 6–1, 6–2

Women's singles

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Ireland Mabel Cahill defeated United States Ellen Roosevelt 6–4, 6–1, 4–6, 6–3

Men's doubles

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United States Oliver Campbell / United States Bob Huntington defeated United States Valentine Hall / United States Clarence Hobart 6–3, 6–4, 8–6

Women's doubles

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Ireland Mabel Cahill / United States Emma Leavitt Morgan defeated United States Grace Roosevelt / United States Ellen Roosevelt 2–6, 8–6, 6–4

Mixed doubles

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Ireland Mabel Cahill / Wright defeated United States Grace Roosevelt / Lee 6–4, 6–0, 7–5 †


† - The Mixed Doubles event was not an official event in 1891

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. "Ladies' Singles Finals 1884-2016". wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
  4. "Gentlemen's Doubles Finals 1884-2016". wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
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