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Ernest Renshaw (3 January 1861 in Leamington – 2 September 1899 at his home in Waltham St. Lawrence) was an English tennis player.
Together with his twin brother William Renshaw, he won the men's doubles at Wimbledon seven times. Ernest also won the singles championship at Wimbledon once, in 1888. He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1983.
[edit] Grand Slam singles finals
[edit] Wins (1)
[edit] Runner-ups (4)
| Year |
Championship |
Opponent in Final |
Score in Final |
| 1882 |
Wimbledon |
 William Renshaw |
6–1, 2–6, 4–6, 6–2, 6–2 |
| 1883 |
Wimbledon |
William Renshaw |
2–6, 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 6–3 |
| 1887 |
Wimbledon |
Herbert Lawford |
1–6, 6–3, 3–6, 6–4, 6–4 |
| 1889 |
Wimbledon |
William Renshaw |
6–4, 6–1, 3–6, 6–0 |
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