William Renshaw’s biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

Intro English tennis player
A.K.A. William Charles Renshaw
Was Athlete 
Tennis player 
From United Kingdom 
Type Sports 
Gender male
Birth 3 January 1861, Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
Death 12 August 1904, Swanage, United Kingdom
(aged 43 years)
Star sign Capricorn
Family
Siblings: Ernest Renshaw 
Stats
Height: 1.77 m

William Charles Renshaw (3 January 1861 – 12 August 1904) was a British tennis player active during the late 19th century, who was ranked world No. 1. He won twelve Major titles during his career. A right-hander, he was known for his power and technical ability which put him ahead of competition at the time. Renshaw shared the all-time male record of seven Wimbledon singles titles with American Pete Sampras until 2017 when Roger Federer won his eighth singles title. His six consecutive singles titles (1881–86) is an all-time record. Additionally he won the doubles title five times together with his twin brother Ernest. William Renshaw was the first president of the British Lawn Tennis Association (LTA).

Career

Renshaw won a total of twelve Wimbledon titles. Seven of those were in singles, which was a record shared with Pete Sampras which was surpassed in 2017 by Roger Federer who won his eighth title. The first six were consecutive, an achievement which has been unequaled to this day . Since 1922 the reigning champions have had to play in the main draw, making such feats considerably more difficult. In the summer months he would compete in England and Ireland, while competing on the French Riviera during the winter months and practising on a private tennis court he and his brother had built at their own cost. In singles play he played his twin brother Ernest Renshaw three times (1882, 1883 and 1889) in the Wimbledon final, triumphing on all three occasions. He was unable to defend his title in 1887 because of tennis elbow, the first time this injury received public attention, and during his absence took up golf. The other five titles were in the Gentlemen’s doubles, partnering with Ernest. Additionally, he and his brother dominated the sport for many years in a time when the only other Grand Slam was the U.S. Championships, and by custom players did not travel far. The rise in popularity of tennis in this period became known as the ‘Renshaw Rush’. In 1888 William was elected the first president of the British Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). In 1983, William Renshaw was elected posthumously into the International Tennis Hall of Fame together with his brother.

Death

He died in Swanage, Dorset on 12 August 1904, aged 43, of epileptic convulsions.

Grand Slam finals

Singles (7 titles, 1 runner-up)

Result Year Championship Surface Opponent Score
Win 1881 Wimbledon Grass John Hartley 6–0, 6–1, 6–1
Win 1882 Wimbledon Grass Ernest Renshaw 6–1, 2–6, 4–6, 6–2, 6–2
Win 1883 Wimbledon Grass Ernest Renshaw 2–6, 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 6–3
Win 1884 Wimbledon Grass Herbert Lawford 6–0, 6–4, 9–7
Win 1885 Wimbledon Grass Herbert Lawford 7–5, 6–2, 4–6, 7–5
Win 1886 Wimbledon Grass Herbert Lawford 6–0, 5–7, 6–3, 6–4
Win 1889 Wimbledon Grass Ernest Renshaw 6–4, 6–1, 3–6, 6–0
Loss 1890 Wimbledon Grass Willoughby Hamilton 8–6, 2–6, 6–3, 1–6, 1–6

Doubles (5 titles)

Result Year Championship Surface Partner Opponents Score
Win 1884 Wimbledon Grass Ernest Renshaw Ernest Lewis
E.L. Williams 		6–3, 6–1, 1–6, 6–4
Win 1885 Wimbledon Grass Ernest Renshaw C.E. Farrer
A.J. Stanley 		6–3, 6–3, 10–8
Win 1886 Wimbledon Grass Ernest Renshaw C.E. Farrer
A.J. Stanley 		6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 7–5
Win 1888 Wimbledon Grass Ernest Renshaw Herbert Wilberforce
Patrick Bowes-Lyon 		2–6, 1–6, 6–3, 6–4, 6–3
Win 1889 Wimbledon Grass Ernest Renshaw Ernest Lewis
George Hillyard 		6–4, 6–4, 3–6, 0–6, 6–1

Records

All-time

Tournament Since Record accomplished Players matched
Wimbledon Championships 1877 6 consecutive singles titles won (1881–1886) Stands Alone
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