Ernest Renshaw
Ernest James Renshaw (3 January 1861 – 2 September 1899) was a British tennis player who was active in the late 19th century.
Together with his twin brother William Renshaw, Ernest won the men's doubles at Wimbledon five times. He also won th ...
and
William Renshaw
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 pow ...
defeated
Ernest Lewis and Teddy Williams 6–3, 6–1, 1–6, 6–4 to win the inaugural gentlemen's doubles tennis title at the 1884 Wimbledon Championships.
[100 Years of Wimbledon by Lance Tingay, Guinness Superlatives Ltd. 1977]
Draw
Draw
References
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Gentlemen's Doubles
Wimbledon Championship by year – Men's doubles
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