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William Renshaw

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   William ("Willie") Charles Renshaw (born January 3, 1861 in Leamington,
   Warwickshire – died August 12, 1904 in Swanage, Dorset) was one of the
   greatest British male tennis players of all time.

   He won fourteen Wimbledon titles: seven in singles (an all-time record
   he now shares with Pete Sampras) and seven in doubles, partnering with
   his twin brother Ernest Renshaw. In 1983, Renshaw was elected into the
   International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Grand Slam singles finals

Wins (7)

   Year Championship  Opponent in Final                      Score in Final
   1881 Wimbledon     Flag of United Kingdom John Hartley    6-0, 6-1, 6-1
   1882 Wimbledon (2) Flag of United Kingdom Ernest Renshaw  6-1, 2-6, 4-6,
                                                             6-2, 6-2
   1883 Wimbledon (3) Flag of United Kingdom Ernest Renshaw  2-6, 6-3, 6-3,
                                                             4-6, 6-3
   1884 Wimbledon (4) Flag of United Kingdom Herbert Lawford 6-0, 6-4, 9-7
   1885 Wimbledon (5) Flag of United Kingdom Herbert Lawford 7-5, 6-2,
                                                             4-6, 7-5
   1886 Wimbledon (6) Flag of United Kingdom Herbert Lawford 6-0, 5-7,
                                                             6-3, 6-4
   1889 Wimbledon (7) Flag of United Kingdom Ernest Renshaw  7-5, 6-2, 4-6,
                                                             7-5

Runner-ups (1)

   Year Championship Opponent in Final                          Score in Final
   1890 Wimbledon    Flag of United Kingdom Willoughby Hamilton 8-6, 2-6,
                                                                6-3, 1-6, 1-6

Grand Slam record

Wimbledon

     * Singles champion: 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1889
     * Singles finalist: 1890
     * Doubles champion: 1880, 1881, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1888, 1889

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