William Renshaw facts for kids
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| Full name | William Charles Renshaw |
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| Country (sports) |  United Kingdom |
| Born | 3 January 1861 Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England |
| Died | 12 August 1904 (aged 43) Swanage, Dorset, England |
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Int. Tennis HoF | 1983 (member page) |
| Singles | |
| Career titles | 23 |
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (1881, ITHF) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Wimbledon | W (1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1889) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | W (1884, 1885, 1886, 1888, 1889) |
William Charles Renshaw (born January 3, 1861 – died August 12, 1904) was a famous British tennis player from the late 1800s. He was considered the world's best tennis player at one point. William Renshaw won an amazing twelve Major titles during his career. He was known for his powerful shots and excellent technique, which made him stand out from other players.
William Renshaw held the record for winning seven Wimbledon singles titles for a long time. American player Pete Sampras later tied his record. In 2017, Roger Federer won his eighth title, breaking Renshaw's record. William Renshaw also holds an all-time record for winning six Wimbledon singles titles in a row, from 1881 to 1886. He also won the doubles title five times with his twin brother, Ernest Renshaw. William Renshaw was the very first president of the British Lawn Tennis Association (LTA).
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William Renshaw's Tennis Career
William Renshaw won a total of twelve titles at the Wimbledon Championships. His record of seven singles titles was a huge achievement. He won his first six singles titles one after another, which is a record that no one has beaten since. After 1922, champions had to play through the main tournament draw, making it much harder to win so many times in a row.
Playing Around the World
During the summer, William Renshaw played tennis in England and Ireland. In the winter, he would travel to the French Riviera to compete. He and his brother even built their own private tennis court to practice on!
Renshaw vs. Renshaw
In the Wimbledon singles final, William played against his twin brother, Ernest Renshaw, three times. These matches happened in 1882, 1883, and 1889. William won all three of these exciting matches against his brother.
Injury and New Hobbies
In 1887, William Renshaw could not defend his Wimbledon title because of an injury called "tennis elbow." This was one of the first times this injury was talked about publicly. While he was recovering, he started playing golf.
Doubles Success
William Renshaw also won five Wimbledon Gentlemen's doubles titles. He always partnered with his brother, Ernest. Together, they were a very strong team and dominated tennis for many years. At that time, the only other major tennis tournament was the U.S. Championships. Players usually did not travel far to compete.
The "Renshaw Rush"
Tennis became much more popular during this time, and this period was even called the "Renshaw Rush." This shows how much William and Ernest Renshaw influenced the sport.
Leading the Sport
In 1888, William Renshaw was chosen as the first president of the British Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). This organization helps manage and promote tennis in Britain. In 1983, William Renshaw was honored by being added to the International Tennis Hall of Fame, along with his brother. This happened after his death, recognizing his great contributions to tennis.
Later Life and Death
William Renshaw passed away in Swanage, Dorset, on August 12, 1904. He was 43 years old.
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See also
In Spanish: William Renshaw para niños
